# Cargo ship catches fire after suspected Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb

https://mins.news/en/item/19618

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-11 23:57 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/11/cargo-ship-in-flames-after-houthi-attack-in-bab-al-mandeb-strait?traffic_source=rss

> Footage shows an Egyptian-owned cargo vessel burning in the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The fire followed what was described as a suspected attack by the Houthis. The incident occurred along the strategic waterway linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No details were given about casualties or the extent of damage. The report identifies the vessel as Egyptian-owned but does not provide further information about the ship’s cargo or crew.

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