Houthi Ballistic Missile Hits Saudi Supertanker AMZAN in Red Sea
On August 24, 2026, Yemen-based Houthi militants launched a ballistic missile at the Saudi-owned and flagged supertanker AMZAN while it was transiting the Red Sea. The attack follows the Houthi declaration of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabian ports. While the extent of damage to the vessel remains under assessment, the incident has prompted several shipping companies to reroute tankers away from the Bab el-Mandeb strait, further destabilizing global energy maritime routes.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Red Sea, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: missile
Severity: HIGH
Source: United Against Nuclear Iran