Houthis Attack Saudi Oil Tanker Amzan in Red Sea with Missiles and Drones
Source Summary
Yemen's Houthi rebels targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea off Yanbu on Monday with ballistic missiles and drones, according to military spokesman Yahya Saree. Saudi Arabia and the Saudi shipping company Bahri confirmed the vessel was involved in a hostile incident in regional waters. The attack was part of the Houthis' stated operations in the region.
Why it matters
Attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea disrupt global energy supplies and shipping routes critical to international trade.
