Yemen’s Houthis report attack on Saudi ship
Summary
The Houthi rebel group in Yemen said they attacked a Saudi oil tanker near Yanbu port in the Red Sea using a ballistic missile. The Saudi shipping company involved confirmed an incident with the tanker Amzan but said all crew members were safe. The attack is part of ongoing tensions as the Houthis try to disrupt Saudi oil exports in support of Iran.Key Facts
- The Houthis claim they hit the Saudi oil tanker Amzan off Yanbu in the Red Sea with a ballistic missile.
- Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed the incident and reported no injuries among the crew.
- Houthis said the attack caused a fire on the tanker and forced other ships nearby to move away.
- Saudi officials have not confirmed the attack, and the Saudi Foreign Ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
- The Houthis have recently carried out other attacks targeting Saudi ports and oil facilities.
- The attack happened about 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, a key Saudi oil port on the Red Sea.
- Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi-linked ships in the Red Sea last month and seek to disrupt Saudi oil exports.
- The Houthis’ actions align with Iran’s goal to pressure the US by threatening global energy supplies.
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