Egyptian-Owned Cargo Ship Ablaze Following Suspected Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
An Egyptian cargo vessel caught fire in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait on August 11, 2026, after a suspected attack by Houthi forces.
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An Egyptian cargo vessel caught fire in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait on August 11, 2026, after a suspected attack by Houthi forces.
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politics
Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority refutes reports of toll fees for commercial vessels passing through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 3:41 AM
world
Maritime insurance premiums have sharply increased amid escalating conflicts disrupting two vital global shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:15 PM
world
The attack on the Egyptian-owned vessel marks the first shipping deaths linked to the Iran-aligned Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February 2026.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 3:51 AMworld
An attack on the Egyptian-owned vessel Tihamah in the Bab el-Mandeb strait resulted in three crew deaths, marking the first fatalities in a Houthi strike on shipping since the Iran war began in February 2026.
France 24 English | Aug 11, 2026, 2:38 PMworld
Shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait dropped to its lowest in months following attacks by Yemeni Houthis on Saudi oil installations, while transit through the Strait of Hormuz remained low despite a pause in U.S.-Iran strikes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 4:34 AM
world
The closure of the Bab al-Mandeb strait and ongoing US attacks on Iran intensify tensions, with significant military and economic impacts reported.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 10:05 AMworld
Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply to eight vessels on Tuesday, a significant drop from pre-war levels, as peace talks stall and tensions persist between the US and Iran.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 3:49 PMworld
Brent crude nears $90 a barrel as violence in the Middle East disrupts shipping and stalls negotiations to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera | Aug 12, 2026, 4:21 AMworld
Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the U.S.-Iran war, oil tankers continue to transit key shipping routes, causing fluctuations in oil prices.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:13 AMworld
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices dropped sharply as hopes rise for a diplomatic resolution to recent conflicts affecting key shipping routes.
CNA Latest News | Jul 27, 2026, 8:56 AM
world
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions and pushing Brent crude prices above $100 for the first time since May.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 7:21 PMworld
Following an exchange of strikes targeting airports, Yemen's Houthis warn of targeting Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure if conflict intensifies.
CNA Latest News | Jul 16, 2026, 8:06 PMShowing 1-13 of 13 articles.