Houthi Rebels Attack Oil Tankers

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-03T10:09:26.304999+05:30

- On Monday, two crude oil tankers, the **Saudi-flagged Amjad** and the **Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I**, were attacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. - The **U.S. Central Command** confirmed the Houthis launched two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system against the vessels. - Both tankers were hit but continued their voyages with no major damage or casualties, according to the U.S. military. - The **Houthis claimed responsibility** for targeting the Blue Lagoon I but did not acknowledge the attack on the Amjad. - The attacks have raised significant concerns in **Saudi Arabia**, the world's top oil exporter, especially amid ongoing conflicts in Yemen and Gaza.

On Monday, two crude oil tankers, the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I, were attacked in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
The U.S. Central Command confirmed the Houthis launched two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system against the vessels.
Both tankers were hit but continued their voyages with no major damage or casualties, according to the U.S. military.
The Houthis claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon I but did not acknowledge the attack on the Amjad.
The attacks have raised significant concerns in Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, especially amid ongoing conflicts in Yemen and Gaza.