Afghanistan, Aug. 5 -- Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the northern Red Sea, saying the attack was part of a campaign targeting Saudi maritime activity.
The group's military spokesperson said the tanker "Wafa" was hit near the Saudi coastal city of Yanbu by several ballistic missiles. The Houthis claimed the strike was successful and described it as part of what they called a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.
The group said the attack was the latest in a series of operations launched since July 22, claiming that eight Saudi oil vessels have been targeted as part of the campaign. The Houthis also claimed that 29 Saudi oil tankers changed course or returned after being p...