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Houthi Rebels Strike Tankers in Red Sea, Threatening New Front in War
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the ongoing war. The Houthi attack comes as the US military conducts a 12th night of strikes against Iran.
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Houthi Rebels Strike Tankers in Red Sea, Threatening New Front in War
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the ongoing war. The Houthi attack comes as the US military conducts a 12th night of strikes against Iran. The US President Donald Trump has warned that the US would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait. The Houthi attack in the Red Sea has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict and the potential impact on global shipping lanes. The US military has been conducting strikes against Iran in response to the Houthi attacks in the Hormuz Strait.
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