Houthis Claim Missile Attacks on Two Saudi Oil Tankers

SANA'A, Yemen — Houthi militants announced that they targeted two Saudi Arabian oil tankers with missiles. The group shared the announcement through its official militia channels. These attacks are part of a broader campaign by the Houthis targeting international maritime traffic in the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The group has previously stated that it would suspend these maritime operations if Israel ceases its attacks on Gaza. Saudi Arabian authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the claims. In recent months, the Houthis have repeatedly claimed responsibility for similar attacks on commercial vessels, leading the international community to condemn the actions and establish a joint mission to ensure maritime security.