Houthi Ballistic Missile Hits Saudi Tanker in Northern Red Sea
Houthi militants launched an anti-ship ballistic missile on August 24, 2026, striking a Saudi oil tanker approximately 950 kilometers north of Yemen in the northern Red Sea. The long-range strike confirms the Houthis' expanded maritime reach beyond previous estimates. The attack occurred despite an international naval presence and escalates regional tensions, with Iran threatening to halt all Gulf oil exports if economic pressure from Washington continues to intensify under newly announced secondary sanctions.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Institute for the Study of War