Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran-backed Houthi rebels bombed two Saudi oil tankers off the coast of Saudi Arabia, threatening to disrupt oil supply. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the vessels had violated a maritime blockade 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident, noting crews were attempting to extinguish a fire onboard. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported following the attack on the tankers. The incident occurred hours after Iran's foreign minister warned of an “eye for an eye'” response if President Donald Trump continues with threats to bomb. In fullIran-US war latest: Conflict in Middle East expands as Houthis bomb Saudi oil tankers after days of threatsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers amid escalating conflict
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIran-backed Houthi rebels bombed two Saudi oil tankers off the coast of Saudi Arabia, threatening to disrupt oil supply. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the vessels had violated a maritime blockade 70 nautical miles southwest of Al Shuqaiq. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident, noting crews were attempting to extinguish a fire onboard. No casualties or environmental impact have been reported following the attack on the tankers. The incident occurred hours after Iran's foreign minister warned of an “eye for an eye'” response if President Donald Trump continues with threats to bomb. In fullIran-US war latest: Conflict in Middle East expands as Houthis bomb Saudi oil tankers after days of threatsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
