Saudi Arabia Strikes Houthi Targets After Red Sea Tanker Attacks
Saudi-led coalition forces conducted military strikes against Iran-backed Houthi militia targets in Yemen following attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, according to a statement by Major General Turki Al-Malki. The strikes targeted what Saudi Arabia described as legitimate military sites used by the Houthis for attacking commercial vessels. Air defenses in Saudi Arabia also reportedly intercepted two ballistic missiles from Yemen aimed at refineries near Yanbu. U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be held responsible if further attacks occurred, stating major consequences could follow. The Houthi group had declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia and threatened to disrupt its oil exports through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. U.S. forces also launched air strikes on Iran late last week as part of ongoing military operations in the region. The situation appears to be escalating, with reports indicating increased tensions along multiple fronts involving regional actors such as Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Iran.
Topics: Houthis Iran Red Sea tensions Saudi Arabia Yemen conflict