Middle East live: Houthi rebels claim attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea The latest skirmishes between Iran backed Houthi rebels and Saudi led coalition forces in the Red Sea have brought a new flashpoint to the already volatile Middle East, further escalating tensions that threaten global energy supplies.
The Houthis claim to have attacked two Saudi oil tankers, ENCELA and LAYLIA, citing their alleged violation of a naval blockade imposed by the group.
The Red Sea has long been a critical waterway for international trade, with over 10% of global oil shipments passing through the Strait of Hormuz.