"Unknown" attack targets two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid reports of Saudi plans to strike the Houthis
Regional and Western officials say Riyadh is considering launching a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen in the coming weeks, led on the ground by Yemeni forces with Saudi air support.
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Two tankers were struck in an attack by an "unknown" party in the Strait of Hormuz, at a time when reports are emerging of possible Saudi plans to launch an attack on Houthi fighters in Yemen.
According to regional and Western officials, Saudi Arabia is considering carrying out a military operation against the Iran-aligned Houthis in the coming weeks, with Yemeni forces leading ground operations while Riyadh provides support through airstrikes.
The identity of the party responsible for the attack that targeted the two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz—a strategic waterway that regularly sees tensions amid escalating regional conditions—has not yet been determined.
These developments come amid ongoing tensions in the region linked to the conflict in Yemen, which for years has seen confrontations between the Houthis and forces loyal to the internationally recognized Yemeni government, backed by the Saudi-led coalition.
Neither Riyadh nor the Houthis have issued an official comment on these reports so far.
Sources
- هجوم "مجهول" يستهدف ناقلتين في مضيق هرمز، ومصادر تتحدّث عن تخطيط سعودي لشن هجوم على الحوثيين — BBC Arabic
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