Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker
RIYADH: International news reports have the Houthis claiming responsibility for an attack on a Saudi oil tanker off the Red Sea port city of Yanbu in Yemen.
The spokesmen for the Houthis said the Amzun tanker had been “successfully targeted” off the coast near Yanbu. In the meantime, maritime authorities confirmed the incident in relation to the Amzun tanker, and that there were no casualties or injuries reported during the attack on the vessel.
A fire breaks out on board a tanker.
A fire erupted after impact on the tanker, maritime officials further reported. Emergency and security personnel were called to respond to help bring the situation under control.