The Iranian-aligned Houthis on Thursday claimed military strikes on two Saudi oil tankers as part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, further raising the risk of a second chokehold on world oil supplies at the Red Sea in coordination with Iran’s attempt to control the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile the US military said on Wednesday it launched a new round of strikes on Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, marking a 12th successive night of American attacks. Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea after declaring a maritime embargo on the kingdom, amid the US war with Iran.
The Red Sea has emerged as a vital workaround for oil exports, particularly from Saudi Arabia, amid disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels
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