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15 August 2026

Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government

Six Houthi ballistic missiles struck Yemen's government-held al-Makha port, killing at least four.

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