CNA reports that Iran-backed Houthis attacked the Tihamah on August 11, 2026, killing three Pakistanis and one Indonesian, with the crew losing control of the vessel and coast-guard rescuers injured. Reuters disputes the casualty totals. The incident occurs amid an Iran war that began February 28 and a Houthi maritime embargo declared July 20.
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“Four crew members killed in Red Sea attack while missile strike reported in Gulf”
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The deaths highlight how regional conflict endangers Global South seafarers amid great-power maneuvering in strategic waterways.
“Human costs to working-class civilians and fog of attribution shielding accountability”
The incident shows direct threats from Iran-backed proxies to shipping lanes, requiring decisive military pressure.
“Iranian aggression and need for deterrence to protect navigation”
State-backed aggression and retaliatory force predictably harm neutral civilians engaged in trade.
“Non-aggression principle violated by embargoes and strikes”
All views accept CNA attribution despite lack of claim, unknown projectile, and Reuters contradiction on casualties.
“Shaky premise of Houthi responsibility and lack of scrutiny on single-source reporting”
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