Middle EastPublished: 23 July 2026 at 03:36
Houthis Claim Strikes on 2 Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi group claims it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, which would be the first such attacks since announcing a blockade on Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have not confirmed the strikes.
The Houthi group, an Iranian-backed Yemeni faction, has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. These would be the first strikes since the group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have yet to confirm the attacks. If confirmed, the incident could mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.
