Houthis Attack Vessel off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu Port

The Iran-aligned Houthis attacked a vessel off Saudi Arabia's port city of Yanbu in the Red Sea, according to their military spokesperson Yahya Saree. The attack occurred earlier on Monday, and it is unclear what type of damage was inflicted on the ship.

Saudi Arabia's national shipping company Bahri confirmed that one of its vessels, the Amzan, was involved in a maritime incident in the Red Sea, but all crew members were safe with no reported injuries. The company stated that they remained in contact with the vessel and were coordinating closely with relevant authorities.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency also reported that a tanker had been struck by an unknown projectile 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, but fortunately, all crew members were safe, and there was no environmental impact. This attack is part of a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi oil facilities and shipping in the Red Sea.

The Houthis have declared a blockade on Saudi-linked vessels in the Red Sea last month, causing disruptions to shipping from Yanbu, which has become a key route for Saudi oil exports bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.