Event Brief
Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers
Filed: Jul 22, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET
Summary: 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.
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