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Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions and threatening to disrupt global trade. The U.S. warned of 'major military punishment' against Iran if Houthi attacks continue, as oil prices surged above $100 a barrel amid fears of further conflict.

Yemen's Houthi militia claimed attacking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia confirmed one vessel, the Encelia, was set ablaze after an attack, with all crew members reported safe.

The Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, were targeted for violating a blockade decision. The US is reported to have continued attacks on Iran.

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating regional tensions as the U.S. continues strikes against Iran. The U.S. aims to disrupt Iran's threat to shipping lanes, while Trump warned of retaliatory attacks on Iranian infrastructure. The blockade at Bab el-Mandeb, a critical global shipping chokepoint, risks disrupting 12% of world trade.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, escalating tensions as the U.S. conducted its 12th night of strikes against Iran. President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian bridges or power plants if attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue, while the Houthis maintained a blockade on Saudi-linked shipping until a Saudi-imposed blockade on Yemen is lifted.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed attacking two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the U.S. military conducted its 12th night of strikes against Iran. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy civilian infrastructure in response to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over critical shipping lanes. The conflict risks disrupting global trade through vital chokepoints like Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz.

Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed the group targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, alleging the vessels violated a ban. Saudi state media confirmed one tanker was struck, causing a fire at its bow, but stated all crew members aboard Encelia were safe.

Yemen's Houthis claimed attacking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, citing a naval blockade violation. The U.S. continued strikes in Iran for the 12th consecutive day. Pakistan condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, emphasizing its right to self-defense if targeted.

Iran-backed Houthis attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Encelia and Layla, causing Brent prices to rise.

A Saudi-owned vessel named Encelia was hit in the Red Sea, causing a fire in its front section. All crew members were reported safe, and authorities were taking measures to secure the vessel and protect the marine environment.

The Houthis claimed to have attacked the Saudi-flagged tankers ENCELIA and LAYLA using missiles and drones, citing a violation of a blockade decision. The attack is described as opening a second front in the Middle East war.