Pakistan, Aug. 5 -- Yemen's Houthi group said it launched a missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. The claim has raised fresh concerns over maritime security in the strategic shipping route.

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced the attack on Wednesday, according to the group's statement. He did not provide details about when the reported attack occurred.

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The Houthis said the targeted vessel was a Saudi oil tanker near Yanbu, a Red Sea port city in Saudi Arabia. Saudi officials had not immediately commented on the claim.

The reported incident comes amid continued security challenges affecting commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Moreover, regional tensio...