Four crew members and two rescuers were killed in a Houthi attack on a cargo ship in the Red Sea, according to Yemen. The attack, which occurred in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, targeted the Tanzania-flagged vessel Tihamah, resulting in the deaths of three Pakistanis and an Indonesian. The incident has drawn condemnation from Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, who expressed his government’s efforts to obtain more details from relevant authorities.
The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has been accused of targeting commercial vessels in the region, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. The attack comes amid ongoing tensions between regional powers and Iran. The U.S. Has responded by striking a ship in the Gulf of Oman, signaling a broader military involvement.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety of maritime trade in the Red Sea, a critical route for global oil transport. The attack also highlights the growing impact of the conflict on international shipping and the potential for further escalation.
The exact circumstances of the attack remain under investigation, with no official confirmation of the number of casualties. The situation continues to evolve as regional and international actors respond to the escalating crisis.
