Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

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Houthis said they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea using missiles and drones.

WHO: Yahya Saree, Houthi military spokesperson

WHAT: Claimed attack on two Saudi oil tankers (ENCELA and LAYLIA) with ballistic and cruise missiles and drones, causing fires and forcing some ships to turn back

WHEN: Jul 22, 2026 at 6:26 PM ET

WHERE: Red Sea

WHY: The tankers were targeted for violating a Houthi naval blockade decision.

How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)

Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea · Jul 20, 2026 at 11:05 PM ET
Houthis announce maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia · Jul 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia · Jul 20, 2026 at 9:07 AM ET

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