The attack on Yemen's fishermen killed eight people, further escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Saudi forces claim to have hit three tankers crossing the Hormuz Strait, while the Ministry of Health and Environment condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
Key points
Saudi forces accuse Yemeni forces of violating international law.: Saudi forces accuse Yemeni forces of violating international law.
The incident highlights the complex geopolitical situation in the region.: The incident highlights the complex geopolitical situation in the region.
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Saudi attacks on boats in Yemen's Taiz kills eight fishermen
21 October 2026 02:56 BST
The Ministry of Health and Environment announced that Saudi strikes targeting boats off the coast of al-Kadha in the Taiz Governorate killed eight fishermen.
The ministry of Health slammed the attack as a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, saying that the kingdom continues to target civilians and civilian objects.
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