Houthis Claim Attack on Saudi Oil Route, Naval Blockade Reimposed
Yemen's Houthi group claims they've launched an attack on strategic crude oil distribution facilities in Saudi Arabia, including pipelines heading to the Yanbu port on the Red Sea. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the strike was retaliation for alleged violations of Yemeni airspace by Saudi drones.
The attack comes amid reports that the US and Iran are reopening talks to resolve the regional conflict. The Houthis also announced they're reimposing a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, marking an escalation after more than eight years of conflict.
Earlier, Saudi Arabia had rerouted oil exports to Yanbu via its east-west pipeline network as a precaution against security threats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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