The Iran-aligned Houthi movement in Yemen says it struck the Saudi oil tanker Wafaa in the Red Sea, describing the operation as a precise hit. The claim was announced Wednesday by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree.
According to the group, the tanker was targeted in what it characterized as a military operation using a ballistic missile. The statement places the reported incident in one of the world’s most closely watched shipping corridors, where attacks and threats have raised concern over maritime security.
The Houthis’ announcement adds to already elevated tension around Red Sea traffic and the wider regional confrontation linked to Iran. While the group presented the strike as successful, the available account is limited to the claim itself and does not provide independent confirmation in the material provided.
The reported hit on the Saudi tanker Wafaa is likely to draw attention from energy markets and shipping observers because any disruption involving oil transport in the Red Sea can quickly ripple through regional trade and security calculations.
