Iranian-backed Houthi forces killed at least six people in an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea, according to multiple reports, marking one of the deadliest such strikes since the start of the broader Iran conflict.
Reports indicate the attack targeted a ship’s crew, with a separate missile strike also reported in the Gulf the same day. Yemeni officials said the vessel came under fire as regional tensions tied to the wider conflict with Iran continued to escalate.
The attack adds to a string of maritime incidents in the region as shipping companies and governments monitor safety risks along key Red Sea trade routes.
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