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Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast

Six people are dead after an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea, the first such fatalities in over a year.

By · Published August 12, 2026  22:32 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026  13:41 UTC

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Six people were killed in an attack on a vessel in the Red Sea. The attack, attributed to Iranian-backed Houthis, marks the first fatalities in the Red Sea in over a year. The vessel was reportedly struck in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical waterway for global shipping.

According to NBC News and CNBC, four crew members and two rescuers were killed. Pakistan has accused the Houthis of killing its nationals in the attack. The incident comes as hopes for a deal to ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz fade.

The U.S. has conducted strikes in response to the attack. The next steps involve assessing the impact on regional stability and global shipping routes.

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Who was responsible for the attack on the vessel in the Red Sea?

The attack was attributed to the Houthis, a group backed by Iran.

How many people were killed in the attack?

Six people were killed: four crew members and two rescuers.

What was the U.S. response to the attack?

The U.S. conducted strikes on a containership in the Gulf of Oman in response to the attack.

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