Houthis Launch Ballistic Missile at Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed to have attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, stating that their forces hit the vessel with a ballistic missile.

The Houthis said in a statement that the strike was 'accurate and direct,' resulting in a fire breaking out aboard the vessel and causing nearby ships to flee.

This attack is part of the Houthi's pursuit of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, which has been ongoing. The exact details of the damage or impact on the tanker are not specified in the statement.