Houthi missile strike on vessel in Bab el-Mandeb kills six
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched missiles at a commercial vessel in the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait on August 15, 2026. Yemeni authorities reported that at least six people were killed in the attack. This incident marks a significant escalation in the Red Sea maritime corridor, threatening international shipping lanes and further complicating regional security despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters during the ongoing conflict.