Houthi fire missiles at 2 Saudi tankers in Red Sea
The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
The attacks raise energy and trade risks as Bab al-Mandab faces tighter pressure after six ships were earlier forced to divert.
The warning follows strikes on Sanaa and Abha, with Houthi leaders saying key Saudi targets remain within range.
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