The Houthi group announced targeting two oil tankers in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, a move aimed at imposing a naval blockade that raises significant concerns about maritime security and global oil supplies. Conversely, official Saudi sources confirmed that one of the tankers was attacked, resulting in a fire at its bow, while no confirmation was issued regarding the second tanker. This escalation has prompted several oil tankers to alter their navigational routes to avoid the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, amid international warnings that these threats could widen the conflict and increase military pressures in the region.