Missing Seafarers' Remains Recovered LPG Carrier Explosion in Gulf of Aden

 The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) initially reported on 18 October that Falcon had been struck by an unknown projectile, causing the fire. However, UKMTO later stated it was unable to confirm the source of the incident and could not rule out an onboard accident. Ambrey noted that Falcon was not assessed as being affiliated with the Houthi target profile. The vessel was listed in 2022 by United Against Nuclear Iran for involvement in sanctions-evading activities, according to the same source.