Yemen Targets Saudi Oil Tanker with Ballistic Missile

Yemen has launched a major escalation in its conflict with Saudi Arabia by striking a Saudi oil tanker, the Wafa, in the northern Red Sea. The attack is part of a newly announced maritime blockade aimed at disrupting Saudi oil exports. This marks a significant increase in tensions between the two countries, which have been at odds for years.

The Yemeni Armed Forces claim to have hit the tanker with a ballistic missile as part of their efforts to disrupt Saudi oil shipments. The strike comes just days after reports that Najran Airport near the Yemen-Saudi border suspended operations following a Yemeni drone attack that allegedly damaged its main radar system.

Yemen has vowed to expand attacks on Saudi oil tankers, airports, and strategic infrastructure until the blockade on Yemen is lifted. This move could have significant implications for Red Sea shipping and global oil markets, as it threatens to disrupt a major artery of international trade.