The tankers, which were empty of cargo after returning from destinations in Asia, were sailing in formation towards southern Africa, rather than opting to transit the southern Red Sea.

The Houthis added that they would continue enforcing the naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacking its vessels wherever possible

Saudi tankers reroute to avoid Gulf of Aden amid Houthi threats. Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by December 31 at 57.5% YES.