Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea

In late August 2026, Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, near the port of Yanbu. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that the vessel was struck by an 'unknown projectile' and caught fire. The attack is part of a series of escalations in the region, with the Houthis saying they targeted the tanker with missiles and drones.