Houthis Kill 6 in Ship Attack; Pakistan Blames Red Sea Deaths
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- Houthis killed 6 people in an attack on a vessel, prompting Pakistan to publicly accuse the group of killing its own nationals in the Red Sea.
- Iran war talks hit a fresh impasse with Hormuz deal hopes fading, even as new Houthi attacks on shipping continued.
Why it matters: The convergence of a deadly Houthi ship attack and a diplomatic breakdown on the Hormuz deal signals escalating costs for Red Sea shipping nations — Pakistan's accusation adds a diplomatic dimension that turns a militant attack into a bilateral grievance.
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