Two Pakistani seafarers and one Indonesian national were killed after a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Saudi state-owned Al Hadath reported Tuesday morning. The Bab el-Mandeb is a strategic chokepoint linking the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. Key details on the vessel, its flag and the extent of damage have not been confirmed. This is a developing story and updates are expected.
Houthi Missile Strike in Bab el-Mandeb Kills Three Crew Members — Two Pakistanis, One Indonesian
A photo taken from the Yemeni coast southwest of the city of Taiz, shows a vessel anchored at Bab al-Mandab Strait, in the Red Sea, on July 24, 2026. (photo credit: Khaled ZIAD / AFP via Getty Images)
Two Pakistani crew members and one Indonesian national were killed when a Houthi missile struck a commercial ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Saudi state-owned Al Hadath reported on Tuesday morning. The incident underscores growing risks to commercial shipping in the region.
Incident Details
According to Al Hadath, the missile hit the vessel while it was in the Bab el-Mandeb — the narrow strait between Yemen and the Arabian Peninsula that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean. The reported casualties are two Pakistani seafarers and one Indonesian national. Details such as the ship's name, flag, cargo, and whether there were additional injuries or structural damage have not yet been confirmed.
Regional and Maritime Context
Bab el-Mandeb is a strategic maritime chokepoint used by a large portion of global trade and energy shipments. Attacks in this area can disrupt shipping routes, increase insurance and security costs, and prompt international maritime and diplomatic responses.
Source: Saudi state-owned Al Hadath. This is a developing story; authorities and shipping sources may provide further updates.
We will update this report as more verified information becomes available.
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