Houthis kill four in first deadly attack since start of Iran war, Yemen says
Yemeni authorities said four people were killed when Houthi forces attacked a small cargo ship, in what officials described as the group's first deadly strike since the start of the Iran war. The attack was reportedly carried out by an Iranian proxy as regional tensions over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
Yemeni authorities said four people were killed when Houthi forces attacked a small cargo ship, describing it as the group's first deadly strike since the start of the Iran war. The attack has heightened concern over renewed instability along key regional shipping routes.
Officials said the attack was reportedly carried out by an Iranian proxy force, coming as tensions in the region over the broader US-Iran conflict remain elevated. The incident adds to a pattern of maritime attacks that have periodically disrupted commercial shipping in the area.
The strike has renewed security concerns for vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waters. International shipping companies say they continue to monitor the risks closely as regional tensions persist.
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