Houthi attack on Red Sea cargo ship kills at least four

On August 11, 2026, an attack by Iranian-backed Houthi forces on a small cargo ship in the Red Sea killed at least four crew members, according to Yemeni authorities. The vessel was reportedly Egyptian, and the attack is the first deadly one since the start of the Iran war. Reports on the death toll vary, with some sources citing six killed, while others say three or four. The incident marks a significant escalation in Houthi attacks on shipping in the region.