US military prevents Israel-linked tanker near Yemen from being seized

The U.S. military prevented a tanker from being seized in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Yemen, according to U.S. Central Command. The USS Mason received a distress call from the Liberian-flagged Central Park tanker on Sunday. The distress signal informed U.S. and allies ships that they were under attack by an unknown entity. When the U.S. and allies arrived at the scene, they demanded the attackers release the vessel, which they did, and the perpetrators tried to flee but were ultimately apprehended. "Upon arrival, coalition elements demanded...