2 Pakistanis, 1 Indonesian killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb

Houthi militants attacked a commercial vessel transiting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, killing three crew members, according to initial reports by government-affiliated broadcasters. Al-Jumhuriya TV identified the victims as two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian national.The vessel came under fire while passing through the strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, maritime sources said. The attack highlighted the continued risks to commercial shipping along a key global trade route, which has faced repeated attacks in recent months.Authorities were assessing the extent of the damage and investigating the circumstances of the attack, while regional observers warned that further escalation could pose greater risks to maritime security and international trade.This is a developing story.Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.