Iran War: Houthi militia captures coastal towns and islands in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
Gulf states and Iran are apparently planning a meeting on the Strait of Hormuz +++ UN envoy warns of danger to shipping from Houthi advance +++ The news blog.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen a decline in shipping traffic, with seven vessels passing through on Thursday, down from 11 the previous day, and below the 10-day average of 15. Two ships were attacked in the strait, with a captain reporting that "four unknown projectiles" hit the vessels, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred near the Omani town of Khasab, with one ship experiencing a fire and the condition of the second ship unknown. The responsible party for the attack is unclear.
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