The Houthi movement reported that it attacked two Saudi oil tankers overnight, alleging they violated the naval blockade imposed by the group. The claim has not been independently verified.
The Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) reported that it attacked two Saudi oil tankers overnight, stating they violated the naval blockade the group has imposed on Saudi Arabia. The incident follows a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, including a strike on a Saudi airport earlier this month and threats to airlines. The Houthis have also previously claimed to have seized oil tankers in the Red Sea. The latest report has not been independently verified.
3 developments
- StrongUnverified drone boat strikes container vessel off Yemen, Houthis blamed
- DevelopingHouthi fast attack boats strike oil tanker near the Gulf of Aden
- DevelopingOil tanker attacked by small boats off Yemen's Aden coast, report says
- StrongLebanese Health Ministry: 4,301 killed, 12,199 wounded since March 2
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