What to Know About Houthi Vessel Attack That Killed One Indonesian
The Iran-backed Houthi has been accused of attacking a commercial vessel at the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The attack killed one Indonesian, injuring two.
On Tuesday, a Houthi attack on a commercial vessel in the Bab al-Mandab Strait resulted in one Indonesian fatality and several injuries. The ship, named Tihamah, was owned by Egypt and registered in Tanzania. According to Yemen's Transport Ministry, four crew members were killed, including three Pakistanis and one Indonesian, while ten others were injured.
Yemen's coast guard reported that the attack also injured seven crew members, two coast guard personnel, and one member of the Yemeni government-aligned National Resistance Forces (NRF). The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of one Indonesian crew member, while the other injured individual required hospital treatment.
The Indonesian embassy in Muscat is working to verify the reports and gather more information on the condition and whereabouts of the other Indonesian crew members involved. Pakistan strongly condemned the Houthi attack, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to maritime security. The escalation in Yemen follows the breakdown of a truce between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government, leading to tit-for-tat attacks that have resulted in dozens of casualties.
The UN has called for restraint, warning that the renewed hostilities could lead to a broader regional confrontation with devastating consequences.
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