Houthis successfully target shippingJuly 25

Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones for what they called "violating the naval blockade," forcing 10 other ships to change course. The British Maritime Operations Center also reported an attack on an oil tanker near the Saudi coastal city of Al-Shaqeeq. The Houthis named the targeted tankers as "Anslia" and "Laila," but there was no independent information about the damage, the condition of the crew, or a possible oil spill. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesman, described the attacks as part of enforcing the Saudi naval blockade and threatened that counterattacks would continue if Riyadh's military operations escalated. Saudi Arabia also announced that it would use legal measures permitted under international law to protect its ships. The attacks come amid rising tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia, and coincide with the war between the United States and the Islamic Republic, raising concerns about disruptions to shipping and energy transport in the Red Sea. Read the full text here

Houthi forces attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, the "Encelia" and the "Layla," with drones and missiles. This was the first offensive since the blockade declared on Monday against ships linked to Saudi Arabia. It comes after the civilian nuclear agreement between Washington and Riyadh. #Yemen #RedSea #teleSUR #July22

Two claimed tanker attacks in the Red Sea. One is corroborated. One isn’t. • • Houthi-aligned channels claim two Saudi tankers were hit for breaching the blockade of Saudi Red Sea ports declared 20 July. • • → UKMTO: one tanker struck by a projectile ~70nm SW of Al Shuqaiq. Fire aboard, no casualties or pollution reported. • • → The second tanker has been AIS-dark since a week before the claim, inconclusive, not corroborating. • • → Circulating footage of a burning ship is unverified and unmatched to either hull. • • One strike is supported. The two-attack claim isn’t yet substantiated. • • : Two Saudi tankers tracked in the southern Red Sea, position data to 15 July 21:03 UTC. Windward Maritime AI platform.

Statement from the Yemeni Armed Forces regarding the targeting of two Saudi oil tankers that violated the embargo in the Red Sea, resulting in a large fire on board and forcing 10 other ships to retreat and return - July 22, 2026 Statement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful God Almighty said: {And it is ever incumbent upon Us to aid the believers.} God Almighty has spoken the truth In the context of breaking the unjust and oppressive siege imposed by the Saudi enemy on our dear people for twelve years, and in affirmation of the equation of "siege for siege," and in confirmation of the right of our great people to confront Saudi-American injustice and tyranny and to reclaim their wealth and rights Legitimate. The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers that violated the embargo imposed by the Armed Forces in the Red Sea. One tanker was named "ENCELA" and the other "LAYLA." The operation was carried out using a number of ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. The strikes were precise, thanks to God's grace and assistance, and caused a large fire on both vessels. In the same context, the Yemeni Armed Forces forced approximately ten ships to retreat and return. The Armed Forces will continue their naval operations against the Saudi enemy and will continue to enforce the "blockade for blockade" equation. They affirm to the Saudi enemy that any folly or aggression targeting our country will be met with large-scale operations. Deep within its territory, and its consequences will be dire for it, by God's will and power. The Armed Forces salute the sons of our great people for their honorable demonstrations in the squares and arenas and assure them of their continued efforts to restore their rights and lift the siege upon them, by God's will. God is sufficient for us, and He is the best of guardians, the best of protectors, and the best of helpers. Long live Yemen, free, dignified, and independent! Victory to Yemen and to all the free people of the nation! Sana'a, 8 Safar 1448 AH Corresponding to 22 July 2026 AD. Issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces

Statement from the Yemeni Armed Forces regarding the targeting of two Saudi oil tankers that violated the embargo in the Red Sea, resulting in a large fire on board and forcing 10 other vessels to retreat - July 22, 2026

Within the context of breaking the unjust and oppressive siege imposed by the Saudi enemy on our dear people for twelve years, and in affirmation of the equation of "siege for a siege," and in confirmation of the right of our great people to confront Saudi-American injustice and tyranny and to reclaim their wealth and legitimate rights. The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative military operation targeting two Saudi oil tankers that violated the blockade imposed by the Armed Forces in the Red Sea. One tanker was named "ENCELIA" and the other is "LAYLA." The operation was carried out by a number of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as drones. The strikes were precise, thanks to Allah's grace and assistance, and resulted in a large fire broke out on both vessels. In the same context, the Yemeni Armed Forces forced approximately ten ships to retreat and return. The Armed Forces will continue their naval operations against the Saudi enemy and will persist in enforcing the "A siege for a siege" equation. We affirm to the Saudi enemy that any folly or aggression targeting our country will be met with large-scale operations deep within its territory, and the consequences will be dire for it, by Allah's will and power. The Armed Forces salute the our great people of Yemen for their honorable demonstrations in the squares and arenas, and assure them of their continued commitment to restoring their rights and lifting the siege imposed on them, by Allah's will. Sana'a, Safar 8, 1448 AH July 22, 2026 AD Issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces