British oil tanker on fire in the Gulf of Aden after missile strike

British oil tanker MV Marlin Luanda is on fire in the Gulf of Aden in the Arabian Sea. According to the tanker's captain, the vessel was struck by a missile which started the fire onboard.

The fire was successfully put out by the Indian Navy's firefighting team following a distress call from the tanker. On Friday evening, Huthi military spokesman said missiles fired by the rebels had hit the oil tanker MV Marlin Luanda, operated by a British firm.

Washington has also carried out a series of unilateral air raids, but the Huthis have vowed to continue their attacks.