Yemen’s Houthis claim attacks on Red Sea tankers as US launches 12th night of strikes on Iran – Middle East crisis live
by Adam Fulton from World news | The Guardian on (#775T7)
US military says it is degrading Tehran's ability to threaten ships in strait of Hormuz; Houthis say tankers violated their blockade; US signs nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
A Saudi-owned vessel was targeted while sailing in the Red Sea, causing a fire at the front of the ship, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported on Thursday, citing an official source at the General Transport Authority.
The source was quoted as saying all crew members aboard the Encelia were safe and that authorities had taken necessary measures to secure the vessel and crew and protect the marine environment.
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