Yemen Government Says Houthi Missile Attack on Al-Makha Port Killed at Least Four

Yemen’s internationally recognized government says a Houthi missile attack on the government-held port of Al-Makha killed at least four people as hostilities rise.

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  • Yemen’s internationally recognized government says a Houthi missile attack on the government-held port of Al-Makha killed at least four people as hostilities rise.
Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government
Houthi attack on port kills four eroding truce with Yemen’s government

At least four people were killed when six Houthi ballistic missiles struck the government-held port of Al-Makha, according to Yemen’s internationally recognized government.

The attack was reported on August 14, 2026. It comes amid rising hostilities between the Iran-aligned Houthi movement and the internationally recognized government, placing additional strain on their truce.

The reported death toll and circumstances are based on the government’s account.