The Hindu·4 min read·hard
Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb
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Houthi rebels have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, prompting U.S. military retaliation against Iran-linked targets. President Trump has threatened to destroy critical infrastructure in Iran if they continue to target ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels said early Thursday (July 23, 2026) they had attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, and the U.S. military conducted a 12th night of strikes against Iran as the two countries vie for control of vital shipping lanes.
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