Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
July 20, 2026 · Updated Jul 20, 8:00pm ET
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What happened
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announced on Monday an immediate “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, saying they would block Saudi shipping at the Red Sea gateway. Military spokesman Yahya Saree
Yahya Sareespokesperson for the Houthis, a paramilitary organization linked to the Yemeni Armed Forces in the Middle East said the move was retaliation for Saudi restrictions on Yemeni ports and airports and for a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport. The group gave few operational details, leaving unclear which vessels would be targeted or how the embargo would be enforced. The threat centers on Bab el-Mandeb, the strait linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Houthi-Saudi Red Sea Conflict
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