A Cameroonian-flagged oil tanker issued a distress call after an onboard explosion roughly 60 nautical miles south of Ahwar, Yemen, according to Ambrey Maritime Security.

Why it matters:

There is no information yet about the cause of the incident.

What's happening:

The explosion occurred late Friday, prompting immediate emergency alerts.

The crew signaled their intent to abandon the vessel.

Search and rescue operations are currently underway.

 What’s next:

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as rescue teams work to secure the crew and assess the damage. Further investigation into the source of the explosion is expected.

Hossein Amiri - Mojtaba Darabi