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Houthis Release LPG Tanker Crew After Israeli Drone Attack At Ras Isa Port
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A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker carrying 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was released by Houthi forces after being held hostage following an Israeli drone strike at Yemen\u2019s Ras Isa port earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Pakistan\u2019s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on September 27 that the LPG tanker was attacked on September 17 while docked at Ras Isa, a port under Houthi control.<\/p>\n

The strike caused one of the vessel\u2019s LPG tanks to explode, triggering a fire on board. The crew managed to control the blaze, but the vessel was later intercepted by Houthi boats and the crew was taken hostage.<\/p>\n

Pakistani media outlets, reported another version of the incident in which the crew initially abandoned the vessel but were forced by the Houthis to reboard while the ship was still burning. Crew members told the media that firefighting equipment on board was insufficient, and that they faced shortages of food and water during their detention.<\/p>\n

The crew comprised 24 Pakistani nationals, including the captain, along with two Sri Lankans and one Nepali. Following coordinated diplomatic intervention by Pakistan\u2019s ambassador to Oman, the government of Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan\u2019s security agencies, the crew was released and safely removed from Houthi-controlled territory.<\/p>\n

Interior Minister Naqvi said officials worked \u201cday and night under extraordinary conditions to secure the safe release\u201d of the crew. He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Interior, diplomatic staff in Oman, Saudi Arabian authorities, and security agencies for their efforts.<\/p>\n

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\"\ud83d\udea8\" Unconfirmed reports: LPG vessel near Ras Isa, Yemen allegedly hit by a drone on Sept 17. Crew onboard faces life-threatening gas leak, low food & water, anchored in dangerous zone. Urgent maritime security concern. \"\u26a0\"\"\ud83d\udea2\"\"\ud83d\udd25\" #maritimesecurity<\/a> #maritimesafety<\/a> #RedSea<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rOtZFJdrB4<\/a><\/p>\n

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