Layla
Coverage of Layla in the Nexus archive.
- Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war
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.
- US continues attacks on Iran, Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers
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.
- Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes
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.
- Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes
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.
- Houthis say they attacked 2 Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as US carries out 12th night of strikes
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.
- Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea as US strikes Iran for 12th consecutive day
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 attack two Saudi Arabian oil tankers
Iran-backed Houthis attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Encelia and Layla, causing Brent prices to rise.
- Houthis attack 2 Saudi-flagged tankers in Red Sea — opening second front in Middle East war
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.