Yemen Targets Another Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea Maritime Dispute

The Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) have announced that they targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden, as part of their maritime navigation ban on Saudi vessels. The operation is the latest in a series of incidents targeting Saudi shipping since the naval blockade went into effect on July 22.

The YAF spokesperson, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, confirmed that the vessel was struck during the operation, which falls under the 'blockade for blockade' equation. According to Saree, the Yemeni Armed Forces are closely monitoring the movements of Saudi oil tankers and will prevent any tanker from passing through the southern and northern Red Sea until the legitimate demands of the Yemeni people are met and the blockade is lifted.

The UKMTO reported that a Saudi vessel was targeted in a new maritime incident 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden. The agency received a report of an incident involving the vessel, but did not provide further details regarding the nature of the attack or possible damage.