Yemen's Houthis kill 16 government troops; British agency reports attack on cargo ship in Red Sea
- July 5, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.
- Also this weekend, Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 16 troops in an attack on government-aligned forces, in some of the most violent fighting seen between the sides in years.
- Both incidents were reported near the port city of Hodeidah, which is under control of the Iranian-backed rebel group.
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- July 5, 2026 / 2:19 PM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.
- Also this weekend, Yemen's Houthi rebels killed 16 troops in an attack on government-aligned forces, in some of the most violent fighting seen between the sides in years.
- Both incidents were reported near the port city of Hodeidah, which is under control of the Iranian-backed rebel group.
Sources: CBS News