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Pirates Attack Bulk Carrier in Bab el-Mandeb Strait

12/7/2025

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A bulk carrier traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked by suspected pirates on Friday, while smaller vessels chased the ship and opened fire.
Armed guards aboard returned fire.
The crew remained safe.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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A bulk carrier traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked by suspected pirates on Friday, while smaller vessels chased the ship and opened fire.
Armed guards aboard returned fire.
The crew remained safe.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.