Houthi Missile Strike Targets Saudi Oil Tanker NCC GHAZAL in Red Sea
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on the Saudi-flagged oil tanker NCC GHAZAL on July 29, 2026. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree stated the vessel was targeted for violating a recently declared maritime blockade on Saudi shipping. Intelligence reports indicated the tanker displayed high-risk behavior, including AIS blackouts, before the strike. The vessel was reportedly forced to retreat following the impact; however, no immediate casualties were reported by maritime authorities.
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