The Saudi authorities have not confirmed the hits, which would be the first since the group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia
Houthis claim attacks on Saudi tankers in Red Sea
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The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia. During the Gaza war that began in October 2023, the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels attacked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, forcing vessels to make a long detour around Africa and prompting a US bombing campaign. US strikes US Central Command reported the latest strikes began at 2130 GMT Wednesday against Iranian military targets, saying it aimed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters”.
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The Saudi authorities had yet to confirm the hits, which would be the first attacks since the Iranian-backed Yemeni group announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia
according to The New York Times — HomeDuring the Gaza war that began in October 2023, the Iran-backed Yemeni rebels attacked shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, forcing vessels to make a long detour around Africa and prompting a US bombing campaign.
according to Malay MailUS strikes US Central Command reported the latest strikes began at 2130 GMT Wednesday against Iranian military targets, saying it aimed to “further degrade Iran’s ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial vessels transiting regional waters”.
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