Houthi Missile Strike Hits Saudi Oil Tanker Amid Ongoing Naval Blockade

The Houthi movement in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker, Wafaa, off the coast of Yanbu. The attack occurred on August 5, and it is reported to be the eighth Saudi oil tanker targeted since the group launched its naval blockade on July 22.

The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, stated that several ballistic missiles were fired at the tanker, claiming a direct hit. He also mentioned that the naval blockade would continue and intensify regardless of the consequences.

Furthermore, the group reported that it had forced 29 Saudi oil tankers to reverse course in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. This comes after India's Ministry of External Affairs disclosed on Tuesday that an Indian-flagged commercial vessel sank off the coast of Yemen following an attack in the Red Sea, with all 14 crew members rescued.