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Houthi attack kills six at Bab al-Mandeb amid US Gulf escalation
Six people were killed and ten others injured in an attack carried out by the Houthi group on the cargo ship "Tihama" while sailing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, in a escalation that threatens navigation in one of the world's most important maritime passages. The attack targeted the vessel, which flies the Tanzanian flag and is owned by Egyptian interests. The assault resulted in the deaths of three Pakistanis, an Indonesian sailor, and two Yemeni rescuers, in addition to injuring crew members and rescue teams. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they targeted a ship transporting Saudi military supplies. However, investigations confirmed that the targeted vessel was "Tihama." This attack marks the first confirmed casualties of Houthi fighters against ships since the start of the war with Iran in February, amid increasing disturbances in maritime routes. Additionally, the United States announced that it targeted another vessel in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to breach the blockade imposed on Iran. These events reflect escalating military tensions and global concern over the rising confrontation and the threat to international trade routes and global energy supplies.
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