Houthis successfully target shippingAugust 31

On July 28, Windward flagged AMZAN (IMO 9693745) as one of 21 Saudi-flagged tankers at risk of being targeted by the Houthis. • • On August 8, the Bahri-owned VLCC went dark, switching off its AIS for safety and security reasons. It resurfaced August 24 at 07:21 UTC, 63 nm off the Red Sea port of Yanbu, at the position where UKMTO reported a tanker had been struck by an unknown projectile. • • Bahri has confirmed AMZAN was the vessel hit but has not assigned responsibility. The Houthis claim a missile-and-drone attack. • • Get more live intelligence updates on our daily dashboard:

23:43/ September 2 Operational Assessment: Yemen has increased its attacks on Saudi vessels and is expanding its attacks on Emirati vessels. Yemen has managed to reduce exports from the Abqaiq-Yanbu pipeline by a third and, in addition to drone strikes, is targeting Saudi tankers with ballistic missiles. Yemen today destroyed the tanker ‘Mazan’ in Yanbu by firing missile shells.

Saudi Arabia's official confession; The oil tanker "Amzan" was targeted in the Red Sea The Saudi Arabian National Shipping Company (Al-Bahri) issued an official statement confirming that the oil tanker "Amzan" was targeted in the Red Sea. The Al-Bahri Company announced that the oil tanker "Amzan" belonging to the company's fleet suffered a security incident on August 24, 2026 (2 Shahrivar 1405) in the Red Sea. @YjcNewsChannel [in reply to: Saudi aggressor oil tanker set on fire The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces: The oil tanker belonging to the Saudi enemy named "Amzan" was targeted with a ballistic missile off the coast of "Yanbu". The missile hit was precise and direct, which led to a massive fire on the vessel. @YjcNewsChannel]

Yemen's Houthis, affiliated with the Islamic Republic, announced that they targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the northern Red Sea, off the coast of Yanbu, with a ballistic missile, which caused the vessel to catch fire. The Houthis announced that in two other operations, they targeted the gathering of Saudi military forces and equipment in the Al-Abr and Al-Kinais areas with ballistic missiles and drones. This group affiliated with the Islamic Republic, emphasizing the continuation of the maritime ban against Saudi Arabia within the declared operational area, announced that they are ready to confront any escalation of tensions.

By the grace and guidance of Allah, the Yemeni Armed Forces successfully targeted the Saudi enemy's oil tanker "Amzan" in the northern Red Sea, off the coast of Yanbu, using a ballistic missile, the strike was precise and direct, resulting in a fire broke out on the ship and the escape of several other vessels were in the targeted area. This targeting comes within the framework of implementing the Armed Forces' decision to impose a maritime ban on the Saudi enemy and to reinforce the equation of "a siege for a siege". In another development, the Yemeni Armed Forces, by the grace of Allah, successfully carried out two military operations of which the first targeted a Saudi military convoy, consisting of a large convoy loaded with military equipment, in the Al-Abr and Al-Wadi'ah areas using ballistic missiles and drones, resulting in the burning and destruction of more than ten trucks loaded with weapons that were coming from Saudi territory to target the Yemeni people. The second operation targeted Saudi enemy forces in the Al-Kanais area with ballistic missiles and drones, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens, including commanders and officers, and the burning and destruction of several weapons depots. The armed forces, with Allah's help, continue to impose a maritime blockade on the Saudi enemy within the declared ​​operation zone, implementing the equation of "a siege for a siege" and a comprehensive escalation with a comprehensive escalation. We are prepared, by Allah's power, to confront any escalation with stronger and more intense strikes and broader and larger operations. The Yemeni Armed Forces, while congratulating our great Yemeni people and our Arab and Islamic nation on the occasion of the Prophet's birthday (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), call upon the people of our dear, valiant country, the people of faith and wisdom, the people of Yemen, to participate honorably in commemorating this great occasion in all designated areas tomorrow, Allah's willing. Sana'a, Rabi' al-Awwal 11, 1448 AH August 24, 2026 AD Issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces

Yemen's Houthis announced that they targeted a ship near the Saudi Arabian port of Yanbu.

Statement from the Yemeni Armed Forces regarding the targeting of the Saudi oil tanker "Amzan" off the coast of Yanbu, and the targeting of Saudi reinforcements consisting of a large military convoy in the Al-Abr and Al-Wadi'ah regions, and reinforcements in the Al-Kanais area - August 24, 2026

Yemen's Houthis announced that they targeted a ship near the Saudi port of Yanbu.