Saudi Arabia and Houthis exchange fire as US attacks tanker in Hormuz Strait
Summary
Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Yemeni Houthi group exchanged attacks after the Houthis announced a blockade and attacked Saudi ships. Meanwhile, the US military disabled a tanker trying to break a blockade on Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman, amid ongoing tensions and military actions between the US and Iran.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia launched airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen's port city of Hodeida and a nearby island.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack on the Saudi city of Jizan.
- The US Navy disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman that attempted to break the US blockade on Iranian ports.
- The tanker crew ignored multiple warnings before the US fired on the ship’s engine room to stop it.
- Oman sent a delegation to Tehran for talks about the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
- Iran claims it carried out drone strikes on US military bases in retaliation for US attacks.
- President Trump said talks with Iran are ongoing but warned the US is ready to use military force if needed.
- Oil prices briefly rose due to security concerns around shipping routes but fell after safe passage of some tankers.
- The US and UK plan to hold a conference about the Strait of Hormuz next week with senior military officials attending.
- A ceasefire agreement signed in June between the US and Iran collapsed after renewed attacks on ships.
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