Attacks on Saudi crude carriers prompt rerouting as shipowners assess risks from Yemen’s Houthi naval blockade.
Two Saudi oil tankers have been targeted by Yemen’s Houthi forces in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting vessels to divert from the key chokepoint. The attacks follow a Houthi-declared naval blockade earlier this week, escalating tensions in the Red Sea shipping lane.
One tanker was carrying Saudi crude to India, while the other was en route to China. Industry observers note the incident signals heightened caution among operators, though the immediate impact on oil flows remains limited.
No immediate market reaction was reported, but analysts warn of potential disruptions if attacks persist or expand.