Houthi attacks kill crew in Red Sea, missile strikes reported in Gulf of Oman

On August 11, 2026, Houthi attacks on a small cargo ship in the Red Sea killed at least three crew members, with Yemeni authorities reporting four deaths. In a separate incident, a missile struck a container ship in the Gulf of Oman near Pakistan, and the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a tanker and military forces in the same area. The attacks highlight ongoing maritime security threats in key shipping routes.