Houthis Attack Saudi Tanker as US-Saudi Coalition Strikes Iraqi Militias

Houthi forces hit Saudi tanker NCC Ghazal in Red Sea, marking fourth attack since blockade. Concurrently, US-Saudi coalition strikes pro-Iranian militias in Iraq amid rising regional tensions.

Woofun AI reports that Houthi armed forces in Yemen claimed responsibility for a missile strike on the Saudi-owned oil tanker "NCC Ghazal", alleging the vessel ignored warnings and altered its course. The UK Maritime Security Agency confirmed an explosion near a tanker in the Red Sea with no casualties, noting this as the fourth attack on oil tankers since the Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi shipping.

Simultaneously, the Saudi Ministry of Defense announced coordinated precise strikes with US Central Command against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq suspected of drone attacks. The US cited over 30 drone incidents in 72 hours targeting US forces and Saudi energy infrastructure, while Iran denied involvement in the assaults.