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YemenHouthi missile strike kills six on cargo ship in Red Sea
A Houthi missile strike in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait killed six crew members on a cargo ship, marking the first deadly attack on shipping since February and intensifying the naval blockade.
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Houthi missile strike kills six on cargo ship in Red Sea
First report 4h agoLast update 2h agoNews outlets report on the Houthi missile strike, confirming fatalities and the location of the attack in the Red Sea/Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The attack raises concerns about shipping safety, with Maersk CEO stating that a full return to Suez depends on stability in Yemen.
Egyptian authorities deny any connection to the struck ship 'TIHAMAH', which is alleged to be used by Saudi Arabia for weapon transport with suspicious registration.
The Houthi forces have declared a new naval blockade on Saudi shipping, which is seen as a response to Saudi-led aggression.
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