Houthi Rebels Attack Ship Off Saudi Coast

diepresse.com (German)

Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked a ship near Saudi Arabia's Red Sea port of Yanbu, leaving the crew of the vessel "Amzan" unharmed, according to statements from the group's military spokesman and Saudi state shipping company Bahri. Bahri confirmed its ship "Amzan" was involved in the incident, with the crew safe and the company coordinating with authorities. The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile about 117 kilometers west of Yanbu, with no environmental damage. Yanbu is Saudi Arabia's main Red Sea oil port. The Iran-backed Houthis imposed a blockade last month on ships with links to the kingdom, escalating regional maritime tensions.


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