Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi group said it fired ballistic missiles at a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, following their recent naval blockade on Saudi ships. The UK maritime monitor confirmed an explosion on a tanker but reported no injuries or environmental harm.Key Facts
- The Houthi group controls Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and has fought the Yemeni government for over ten years.
- Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi vessels on July 20, calling it a response to Saudi Arabia’s blockade on Yemen.
- The targeted tanker is named NCC GHAZAL, and the Houthis said they used several ballistic missiles.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed a tanker explosion but said the crew is safe and no environmental damage occurred.
- Houthis also claimed attacks on two Saudi tankers, Encelia and Layla, last week.
- The Bab al-Mandeb strait, near Yemen, is a crucial shipping route for about 5% of the world’s oil.
- The strait is narrow, only 29 km wide at its tightest point, making shipping traffic limited to two channels.
- Saudi Arabia supports the Yemeni government in the ongoing conflict against the Houthis.
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