Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

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The Iran-backed Houthis expanded their control over the strategy Bab-el-Mandeb strait, as strikes continued in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 07:11:10 UTC.

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  6. Iranian vessel in Hormuz hit, while Houthis expand control of shipping lane

  7. Iranian commercial ship struck near Strait of Hormuz with 1 dead, Iranian media say

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