Event details
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while UKMTO said it had reports of a tanker being struck with fire on board. Separately, Houthis announced a maritime embargo against Saudi shipping, saying the move was a reciprocal response.
Context
This broadens the pressure campaign beyond the Strait of Hormuz to Bab al-Mandeb, forcing shippers to consider longer reroutes and increasing the cost and risk of Gulf energy exports.
- Local time
- 12:00 AM Riyadh time, Jul 22, 2026
- Location
- Red Sea, near Saudi Arabia routes
- Relationship
- Update