# Houthis kill three in first deadly attack since start of Iran war, reports say

https://mins.news/en/item/19275

- BBC News, 2026-08-11 13:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9wpmzmlno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Houthis reportedly carried out a deadly attack on a small cargo ship, killing three people. It is described as the first fatal attack since the Iran war began. The assault was reportedly conducted by an Iranian proxy. Tensions across the region remain high amid the conflict between the United States and Iran.

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