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Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Tankers in Red Sea. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The group said it targeted the vessels, identified as Encelia and Layla, for allegedly violating its recently declared naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities confirmed that the Encelia caught fire after being struck near the port of Jizan, but said all crew members were safely evacuated and no casualties were reported. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an unidentified projectile hit the tanker, although the Houthis' account could not be independently verified. The attacks come days after the Houthis warned they would target ships linked to Saudi Arabian ports, expanding their campaign beyond vessels from Israel, the United States and Britain. The incident coincides with an intensifying conflict between the United States and Iran, raising fears that the Red Sea could become an even more dangerous flashpoint for global shipping. The latest security threat has already disrupted maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting some vessels to alter course and adding pressure to global energy markets. Analysts warn that any sustained campaign against Saudi oil exports could further drive up crude prices and deepen concerns over the security of one of the world's most important routes.
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