Yemen coastguard says six killed in Houthi strike on ship in Red Sea
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At least six people were killed on Tuesday when a cargo vessel was struck near the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait off the coast of Yemen. The Yemen coastguard attributed the attack to suspected Iran-backed Houthi rebels, noting the ship was operating in the Red Sea region.
According to the Yemeni government, the targeted vessel was carrying food supplies intended for a port on the Bab al-Mandab Strait. As of the reports, the Iran-backed Houthi group has not issued any public comments regarding the strike.
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Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Highlights six fatalities and broader regional coastguard warnings about Houthi strikes.
NYT World (US)Focuses on four fatalities, cargo details, and the absence of Houthi comments.