In a significant escalation of hostilities, Yemen's Houthis targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan in the Red Sea using ballistic missiles and drones. The attack occurred 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, igniting a fire on the vessel. This incident is part of the Houthis' declared maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, which threatens the country's oil export capabilities.
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