Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:05am on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday International
Fresh attacks on commercial shipping have deepened concerns over the Iran war as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran appear to have stalled. On August 11, Houthi forces attacked the Egyptian-owned cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, killing four crew members and two Yemeni rescuers. Separately, U.S. forces struck a Panama-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman, saying it violated a blockade on Iranian ports. The incidents came after Pakistan and Qatar raised hopes of a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran continues demanding concessions from Washington, leaving negotiations uncertain and global energy supplies at risk. (PC: Reuters)
