According to three naval and security sources, the Lavant, an abandoned tanker found drifting off the coast of Yemen in June, has most likely sunk.
This is the latest vessel lost in the strategically important Red Sea, a crucial maritime route connecting Asia and Europe.
The area is considered high-risk due to Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists, who have launched over 70 strikes on merchant vessels since October 2023, claiming solidarity with Palestinians...