Cargo vessel attacked off Yemen near Bab Al Mandeb strait after Houthi threat
The National · 10 Jun 2026

Cargo vessel attacked off Yemen near Bab Al Mandeb strait after Houthi threat

A cargo vessel has come under attack off the coast of Yemen, near the Bab Al Mandeb strait. The vessel was approached by a boat carrying six armed people as it sailed about 88 nautical miles (160km) south-west of Balhaf, Yemen, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a statement posted on X


AI Translated Summary:
A cargo vessel was attacked near the Bab Al Mandeb strait following a threat from the Houthi group, highlighting ongoing regional tensions. This incident underscores the risks faced by maritime operations in the area.


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