Israeli-linked oil tanker seized off the coast of Aden, Yemen, private intelligence firm says

By JON GAMBRELL
Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An unknown force has seized an oil tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Aden, Yemen, according to a private security firm. Private intelligence firm Ambrey said the Central Park, managed and owned by Zodiac Maritime, was seized in the Gulf of Aden. It wasn’t immediately clear who was behind the attack. Aden is held by forces allied to Yemen’s internationally recognized government and a Saudi-led coalition that has battled Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels for years. The U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet, which patrols the Mideast, did not immediately respond to questions from The Associated Press. Ambrey said that it appeared “U.S. naval forces are engaged in the situation and have asked vessels to stay clear of the area.”