Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleYemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis say they launched a missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker off the coast of the kingdom’s Red Sea port city of Yanbu and another missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden.
There is no confirmation from Saudi Arabia on either incident.
The Houthis’ military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, does not say when the attacks took place.
The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea since last month in response to what they described as a Saudi siege on Yemen, an allegation Riyadh has denied.
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
The Times of Israel Community.
JOIN THE TOI COMMUNITY
Already a member? Log in here