AustriaThe Houthi militia, allied with Tehran, has attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, claiming the vessels violated a naval blockade. According to Saudi Arabia, one ship was hit and caught fire. The Houthi group stated they conducted a targeted military operation against the tankers. This incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, with the Houthi militia previously imposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. The Saudi port of Jeddah allows continued oil exports without passing through the Strait of Hormuz, but a complete blockade by the Houthi militia would disrupt this route. Oil prices rose to their highest level in over six weeks following the attacks. U.S. President Donald Trump warned the Houthi militia against blocking Saudi ports, stating the U.S. would take action if such actions occurred.
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