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Houthis resume attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea after four-year lull
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes on two Saudi ships in the Red Sea, ending a four-year quasi-peace and escalating tensions after the rebels claimed the vessels breached their blockade.
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Houthis resume attacks on Saudi ships in Red Sea after four-year lull
The Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported that the rebels targeted two Saudi ships in the Red Sea on Wednesday, accusing them of violating a blockade imposed by the group. The Saudi-led coalition has not yet commented on the incident. The strikes follow a period of relative calm since 2022, when a truce had largely held despite sporadic violations. Analysts warn the escalation could derail ongoing peace talks and reignite the broader Yemen conflict. The Houthis control much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa.
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