Houthis claim strike on Saudi tanker in latest Red Sea escalation

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Houthis claimed a missile strike on a Saudi tanker west of Yanbu in the Red Sea, setting it on fire. This attack is part of the Houthis' blockade efforts against Saudi Arabia, threatening the export of millions of barrels of crude oil daily.

The missile struck a tanker 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, setting it ablaze, in the latest strike under the Houthis' announced blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening its ability to export millions of barrels of crude oil per day.

World Security Conflict Politics Markets Energy Shipping Houthis Saudi tanker missile strike Red Sea oil export Yanbu blockade crude oil

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