The Yemeni group claimed the drone and missile attack two days after announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia
Houthis attack two Saudi vessels in the Red Sea and escalate tensions
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For Saudi Arabia, the loss of access to the Red Sea as an alternative to Ormuz would be a severe blow to its finances: the kingdom currently exports about seven million barrels a day, and its crude sales income reached $18 billion at the end of 2025, according to Reuters. ADVERTISEMENT The attack constitutes the most serious escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia since both sides began a UN-backed rapprochement process in 2022, which drastically reduced cross-border clashes without ever reaching a comprehensive peace agreement. At the same time, Wednesday's bombing coincided with the nuclear deal that Donald Trump reached with Saudi Arabia, which could allow the kingdom to develop its own capacity to enrich uranium as part of its civilian atomic energy program.
Furthermore, Just two days after announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, the Houthi armed group of Yemen - which answers to Iran - claimed in recent hours a drone and missile attack on two Arab vessels in the Red Sea.
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For Saudi Arabia, the loss of access to the Red Sea as an alternative to Ormuz would be a severe blow to its finances: the kingdom currently exports about seven million barrels a day, and its crude sales income reached $18 billion at the end of 2025, according to Reuters.
according to Infobae — AméricaADVERTISEMENT The attack constitutes the most serious escalation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia since both sides began a UN-backed rapprochement process in 2022, which drastically reduced cross-border clashes without ever reaching a comprehensive peace agreement.
according to Infobae — AméricaAt the same time, Wednesday's bombing coincided with the nuclear deal that Donald Trump reached with Saudi Arabia, which could allow the kingdom to develop its own capacity to enrich uranium as part of its civilian atomic energy program.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasJust two days after announcing a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, the Houthi armed group of Yemen - which answers to Iran - claimed in recent hours a drone and missile attack on two Arab vessels in the Red Sea.
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