- Aug 6
Houthis strike two Saudi oil tankers in one day, escalating Red Sea blockade
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers on August 5, 2026, one off Yanbu in the Red Sea and another in the Gulf of Aden, as their maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia entered its third week.
- Jul 26
Houthis strike Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan with missiles and drones, escalating Red Sea tensions
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at Aramco installations in the Saudi cities of Yanbu and Jizan early Saturday, retaliating for Saudi-led coalition airstrikes on the port of Hodeida the previous night.
- Jul 25
Greek Patriot battery intercepts two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting Saudi refinery in Yanbu
Two ballistic missiles fired from Yemen were destroyed at 07:15 Greek time on Saturday over Yanbu, where a major oil refinery was the intended target. The Hellenic Force in Saudi Arabia reported a 100% success rate.
- Jul 24
Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers push Brent crude above $100 as Bab el-Mandeb blockade tightens
Brent crude surged 7.4% to $101.01 on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers and declared a naval blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb strait, the kingdom's main export route since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.
