Yemen's Houthi Rebels Attack Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea; US Continues Airstrikes on Iran
Summary
Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea using drones and missiles, while the US continued airstrikes on Iran for the 12th consecutive night, escalating tensions in West Asia.
Key Points
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers named Al-Enslah and Al-Laheej in the Red Sea using drones and missiles.
- The US carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets for the 12th consecutive night under President Trump's direction.
- The Strait of Hormuz is reported to be completely blocked by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, disrupting oil tanker traffic.
- Saudi Arabia and the UK confirmed damage to oil tankers but no casualties from the attacks; US airstrikes targeted Iranian maritime and military infrastructure.
