Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
Iranian state media said two people had been killed in the US strikes on Wednesday, and a tanker caught fire in an explosion in a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz. The group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said they had targeted the ships with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its naval blockade. Saree added that the Houthis promised to continue their naval operations and would continue "enforcing the 'siege for a siege' equation".
- ▪Iranian state media said two people had been killed in the US strikes on Wednesday, and a tanker caught fire in an explosion in a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪The group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said they had targeted the ships with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its naval blockade.
- ▪Saree added that the Houthis promised to continue their naval operations and would continue "enforcing the 'siege for a siege' equation".
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- ▪ Middle East live: US launches new strikes on Iran as oil prices skyrocket — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ U.S. bolsters military in Middle East amid 12th night of strikes on Iran — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Middle East crisis is ‘getting out of control’, UN chief warns, as US launches another round of strikes on Iran – live updates — World news | The Guardian
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Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran Image source, ReutersImage caption, The Iranian-backed Houthis say they have closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping waterway and the gateway to the Red SeaByOttilie MitchellPublished23 July 2026, 03:33 BSTUpdated 46 minutes agoYemen's Houthis say they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US launched its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. Iranian state media said two people had been killed in the US strikes on Wednesday, and a tanker caught fire in an explosion in a mined route in the Strait of Hormuz.
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