LIVE: Saudi Oil Vessels Come Under Houthi 'Fire' As Red Sea Tensions Rise | Firstpost

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One strategic waterway is becoming the latest battlefield in West Asia. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claim they struck two Saudi oil vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, marking another escalation in their maritime campaign. The group says it will intensify attacks on Saudi shipping as the kingdom increasingly relies on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest strikes follow attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and come amid renewed regional tensions linked to the wider US-Iran conflict. As one strategic shipping route comes under pressure after another, concerns are growing over global energy supplies and international trade. Josh Barnes tells you more. Trump Eases IRGC-Linked Sanctions as Iran Nuclear Talks Regain Momentum US: Viral Post Targets Indian-Origin Woman, Attorney Confirms US Citizenship --- Red Sea Crisis | Houthis | Yemen Houthis | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Oil Tanker | Red Sea Attack | Gulf Of Aden | Bab Al-Mandeb | Strait Of Ho

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