Houthis claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi oil tanker Amzan off Yanbu, setting it on fire

Published Aug 24, 01:55 PM UTC

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Yemen's Houthi forces announced they struck the Saudi oil tanker Amzan off the port of Yanbu with a ballistic missile, setting it on fire. The attack is part of their declared 'blockade for blockade' campaign in response to the Saudi-led coalition's blockade of Yemen. Additionally, the Houthis reported launching attacks on Saudi military convoys and positions in the areas of Al-Abr, Al-Wadiah, and Al-Kanais. The claims have not been independently verified.

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Original headline: Yemen’s Houthis said they struck the Saudi oil tanker Amzan off Yanbu with a ballistic missile, setting it on fire, as part of their declared “blockade for blockade” campaign. They also reported attacks on Saudi

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