Houthis Claim Responsibility for Missile Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for missile attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. According to Yahya Saree, the Houthis' military spokesperson, the attacks targeted a tanker off the coast of Yanbu, a major port city in Saudi Arabia. The incident marks the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthi rebels and Saudi-led coalition forces in Yemen. The Houthi movement has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to what they describe as a siege on Yemen by Riyadh.
The exact timing of the attacks is unclear, but Saree did not provide any further details. The Saudi government has yet to confirm the incident or release any information about potential damage or casualties. The Houthi rebels have been at odds with the Saudi-led coalition since 2015, when a conflict broke out in Yemen over issues of governance and corruption.
The Houthis' decision to target oil tankers comes as tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia remain high. The incident is likely to raise concerns about regional stability and the potential for further escalation in the Middle East.