Houthis Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea

The Houthi group in Yemen has claimed to have fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker, NCC GHAZAL, in the Red Sea. The attack comes more than a week after the group imposed a naval blockade on Saudi vessels in the area.

In a statement, Yahya Saree, Houthi military spokesman, said that the group had 'carried out a military operation targeting the Saudi oil tanker for violating the maritime navigation ban'.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a tanker reported an explosion while transiting the Red Sea, but stated that the crew is safe and no environmental damage was reported.