Conflict & Security
Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
The claim followed a report from the British naval security monitor UKMTO that a tanker had been hit by an unknown projectile in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia. UKMTO said the projectile caused a fire on board and that the crew were fighting the fire.
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Yemen's Houthis claimed strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
The claim identifies the tankers as Saudi oil tankers.
Source note: AFP news report published on 22 July 2026 at 22:04:46 UTC.
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UKMTO said the tanker was struck by an unknown projectile.
UKMTO said the strike caused a fire onboard and the crew were fighting it.
UKMTO said the incident was 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq.
The source notes the incident followed a maritime blockade declaration by Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Source note: AFP news report published on 22 July 2026 at 21:51:23 UTC.
Uncertainty notes
The supplied source item gives no details on damage, casualties, vessel names, exact locations or whether the Houthi claim has been independently confirmed.
The earlier UKMTO report referred to one tanker, while the Houthi claim refers to two Saudi oil tankers.
Source
AFP news report published on .