Two Oil Tankers Targeted in the Red Sea Amid Warnings of Military Escalation Affecting Navigation

The Houthi group announced targeting two oil tankers in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, a move described as part of efforts to impose a naval blockade. Official sources confirmed that one of the tankers was attacked, resulting in a fire at its bow, while no final confirmation was issued regarding the second vessel. This escalation has prompted several commercial oil tankers to reroute to avoid danger zones. Meanwhile, international officials warned that these developments could widen the scope of the conflict and increase pressure on maritime security and the stability of global energy supplies.