Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such assault since the group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. The attack comes after the United States launched additional strikes on Iran, escalating tensions between the two countries.
US President Donald Trump had previously threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant for every attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Tehran issued an "eye for an eye" warning, as both sides intensified their threats amid the ongoing conflict.
The Houthi group, which is backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for the attack on the oil tankers. The details of the assault, including any damage or casualties, remain unclear.
The situation in the Red Sea, a vital waterway for global trade, has become increasingly volatile. The Houthi maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, announced earlier, is part of the broader regional tensions linked to the war between Iran and the US.
The latest US strikes on Iran and the subsequent Houthi attack indicate that the conflict is expanding beyond direct US-Iran confrontations, drawing in regional actors.