Dubai, Aug 11, 2026 (AFP) - Yemen coastguard says six killed in Houthi strike on ship in Red Sea

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2026-08-11

Yemen's coastguard on Tuesday said alleged strikes by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels on a cargo vessel killed at least six people near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait off the country's southern coast. The strikes are the latest in a number of deadly attacks against shipping in the entrance to the Red Sea since the Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia last month. The coastguard from Yemen's internationally recognised government said four sai......

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