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Houthi Rebels Kill Six in Dual Attacks on Ship in Bab al-Mandab Strait
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By כיכר השבת
First reported by Ynet · Aug 11, 2026
What happened
Houthi rebels attacked the cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, killing six including crew and rescuers. The U.S. also struck a container ship violating an Iranian blockade in the Gulf of Oman, reflecting rising tensions and reduced maritime traffic in the region.
- 01Houthi rebels killed six in two attacks on the cargo ship Tihamah in Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- 02Three Pakistani crew members and one Indonesian died among the victims, confirmed by Yemen and Pakistan.
- 03Houthis waited for rescue teams before launching a second deadly attack, injuring ten more.
- 04The U.S. fired missiles at Panama-flagged Vela Nova for violating the Iranian maritime blockade in Gulf of Oman.
- 05Maritime traffic in Bab al-Mandab and Red Sea has dropped over 50% amid escalating regional tensions.
- 06The incidents highlight increased military and surveillance activity around Iranian shipping routes.
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