Houthi Missile Strike Sets Saudi Oil Tanker Ablaze 63 Miles Off Yanbu

A Saudi oil tanker operated by state-owned shipping company Bahri caught fire early Monday after being struck by a projectile near the Red Sea port of Yanbu. The vessel, identified as the Amzan, was hit approximately 63 nautical miles (117 km) west of Yanbu, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The UKMTO reported that the projectile struck the tanker’s main deck, igniting a fire. While the agency did not confirm the type of weapon used, Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it had targeted…

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