2 tankers carrying Saudi oil reverse course in Red Sea after Houthi threat, amid widening U.S.-Iran war
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Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Red Sea Oil Tankers
- Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia The Times of Israel —
- Yemen's Houthis declare blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising Red Sea tensions Middle East Eye —
- Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway The Hindu —
- Houthis block Saudi Arabia from transiting Bab el-Mandeb Strait UPI —
- Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera —