Houthis Say They Hit Another Saudi Oil Tanker

The Houthi movement in Yemen announced that it struck a Saudi oil tanker. The group says the attack took place in the Red Sea. The claim comes as Iran, the Houthis' ally, has tightened control of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's actions have limited the flow of oil through that key chokepoint. The Houthis have declared a blockade of Saudi shipping routes. The recent strike marks an escalation of that blockade into the Red Sea. The Red Sea is a critical corridor for global oil transport. Observers note the move could further disrupt international energy markets.