Yemen's Houthi group has claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The attacks follow the Houthis' declaration of a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing US military campaign against Iran.
According to reports, the US has carried out its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The Houthi claims come as part of escalating tensions in the region, with the group asserting they targeted Saudi vessels in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have not provided evidence of the attacks, and Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed the strikes. The incidents occur against the backdrop of the US-Iran conflict, which has drawn in regional actors.
The US strikes on Iran have been ongoing for several nights, with the aim of degrading Iranian military capabilities. The Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers, if confirmed, could further destabilize the region and disrupt maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
The Houthis have previously targeted Saudi oil infrastructure and vessels in the Red Sea as part of the Yemeni civil war, which has been ongoing since 2014. The group often uses missiles and drones in their attacks.
The situation remains fluid, and no casualties have been reported from the claimed strikes. International observers are monitoring the developments closely.
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