Houthis claim responsibility for attack on Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, asserting that the vessels violated their maritime blockade. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated that the attacks were executed using ballistic missiles and drones, resulting in fires onboard the ships. The incidents follow the Houthis’ recent declaration of a naval embargo against Saudi vessels amid ongoing tensions and violence in the region, exacerbating concerns over global oil supply routes.

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