Yemen strikes Saudi tanker for violating blockade

Yemen's military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Monday that Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) targeted a Saudi oil tanker with missiles after it violated a navigation ban in the Red Sea. The vessel was hit and forced to turn back, Saree said, without providing details on crew condition or damage extent.

Saree stated that the tanker disregarded repeated warnings before being struck. He reaffirmed the armed forces' commitment to enforcing the ban, citing a principle of "blockade for blockade" and "full escalation for full escalation." The attack is part of Yemen's ongoing maritime campaign against Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea, which has intensified amid the broader regional conflict.

According to Mehr News, the Yemeni forces have previously declared a ban on Israeli-linked vessels and have carried out multiple strikes in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The report by Mehr News added that the incident underscores the continued tensions in the region.