Houthi Rebels Attack Saudi Oil Tanker in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi group claims they targeted a Saudi oil ship, sparking fears of a larger conflict in the Middle East.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have attacked a Saudi oil tanker. The attack happened in the Red Sea, a very busy waterway used by ships to move goods and oil around the world. Several major news outlets, including Reuters and Bloomberg, confirmed the reports. The Houthis, a group currently fighting in Yemen, have claimed responsibility for the strike. The attack targeted a large ship near the Saudi city of Yanbu. This is the latest event in a series of escalations in the region. People are worried that these kinds of attacks could pull Yemen deeper into the larger conflicts happening acros…