Six killed in Houthi attack on Bab al-Mandeb ship, Yemen’s government says
Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.

Deaths on Egyptian-owned Tihamah mark first shipping deaths linked to Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.








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The latest Houthi attacks come less than 24 hours after an earlier barrage struck al-Makha and its commercial port.

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain restricted unless the US meets a series of demands.

Yemeni army warns Houthis after attacks heighten escalation risk
The attacks on the port and refinery are the latest amid escalating tensions between Riyadh and the Houthis.
Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.

Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact draws mixed reactions, as Iran and Oman agree a Hormuz security framework.
The pact between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye is yet another step towards a new regional security architecture.
Patients in Yemen who cannot afford healthcare or access relevant treatment are turning to alternative medicine.
Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.