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[INTERNATIONAL] · Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, Oman, United States · 100 sources

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Houthi forces strike Saudi tanker and military targets amid Hormuz diplomatic talks

Houthi forces have escalated military operations in Yemen and the Red Sea, claiming responsibility for a ballistic missile strike on the Saudi oil tanker Amzan near Yanbu. The attack caused a fire on the ship's main deck, though the UKMTO reported that all crew members are safe and no environmental damage occurred.

In addition to the maritime strike, Houthi forces reported two land-based operations targeting Saudi military positions. One strike in the Al-Abr and Al-Wadiah regions reportedly destroyed over ten trucks carrying weapons, while another operation in the Al-Kanayis area targeted troop concentrations, resulting in reported casualties among officers and commanders.

Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts are underway in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran and Oman have resumed discussions regarding the establishment of a joint temporary navigational corridor and a collaborative mine-clearing project to manage maritime traffic. This news contributed to a decline in global oil prices. However, US President Donald Trump stated that all mines have been removed from the strait and warned that any vessel attempting to place new mines will be destroyed.

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Amzan · Bahri · Donald Trump · Esmail Baghaei · Houthi · Houthi forces · Houthi group · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Iran · Oman · Red Sea

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