Saudi Arabia Confirms Oil Tanker Attacked and Caught Fire in the Red Sea
Xinhua News Agency, Riyadh, July 23 - According to a report from the Saudi Press Agency on the 23rd, the Saudi Arabian oil tanker "Neselia" was attacked while sailing in the Red Sea, resulting in a fire at the bow of the ship, but all crew members are safe.
Previously, the Houthi armed group in Yemen stated that it used multiple ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones to strike the Saudi oil tankers "Neselia" and "Laila," which were violating the organization's maritime embargo.
On the 20th, the Houthi armed group announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia and warned international shipping companies that vessels engaged in trade with Saudi ports could face military strikes.
The Houthi forces attacked the Saudi oil tanker 'Ensilia' in the Red Sea on July 23, causing a fire at the bow of the ship. All crew members are reported safe. The Houthis had previously declared a maritime blockade against Saudi vessels, warning of military action against those violating it.
- The Saudi oil tanker 'Ensilia' was attacked in the Red Sea.
- The attack caused a fire at the bow of the ship.
- All crew members are reported safe.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack using missiles and drones.
- The Houthis announced a maritime blockade against Saudi vessels.