The Houthis previously said they struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea days after declaring a blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump vowed that Iran would “pay” for killing three US soldiers, despite signs that Tehran and Washington want to resume diplomacy.

Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea

President Trump warned Houthi rebels against a naval blockade of Saudi ports. He stated the United States would respond if the group followed through with threats. Previous US…