It has been my experience that neutrals will fire on you if they feel threatened. At least it has happened to me. One night in particular I spotted a convoy and closed in to see a flag and identify their nationality. It turned out to be an American convoy and started to back off when the escorts started dashing towards me. Long story short they tried to sink me and I hadn't fired at them... guess I got to close for their comfort.
I find this behaviour plausible and correct. Neutral ships will feel threatened if you get to close to them.
As for why it showed red on the map I don't know... I never turn the map auto-update on.
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