"Tensions Escalate in the Red Sea as Yemen's Houthis Claim Strikes on Saudi Oil Tankers. In a dramatic turn of events, the Houthi rebels have accused two Saudi oil tankers of violating their blockade, leading to reported strikes on the vessels. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the master of one tanker reported being hit by an unknown projectile approximately 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq, sparking a fire that the crew is battling to contain. The incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, which has been waging a long-standing war in Yemen. As the situation in the Red Sea continues to unfold, the international community is closely watching the developments and its potential implications on global oil supplies."
US military says it is degrading Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaMore on Yemen’s Houthis claiming strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea:The master of one tanker reported being struck by an unknown projectile about 70 nautical miles south-west of Al Shuqaiq, causing a fire that the crew was fighting, the British naval security monitor UKMTO said. Continue reading...
