Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

BBC World Thursday 23 July 2026, 03:16 UTC 1 min read

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The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.

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