Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Hit on Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea
The Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen on Wednesday claimed a “precise hit” on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said. “The Yemeni Armed Forces conducted a military operation targeting the Saudi oil tanker 'Wafaa' north of the Red Sea off the Yambu area using several ballistic missiles,” according to the Houthi statement carried by Middle East news outlet…
The Houthi group in Yemen, aligned with Iran, claimed they hit a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles. According to Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the tanker, named Wafaa, was targeted north of the Red Sea off the Yambu or Yanbu area.
The Houthis described the attack as a “precise hit” and part of their maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. They claim this is their “blockade for blockade” strategy. Since the blockade began on July 22, the group says they have targeted eight Saudi oil tankers and prevented or forced 29 to turn back.
Crude prices rose following the claim, with Brent crude trading at $80.15 a barrel, up 1%, and US West Texas Intermediate futures rising 0.28% to $75.98.
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