Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for an attack on oil tankers, marking their first such incident in the Red Sea. The attack comes after the Iran-backed group declared a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia. The US has responded to rising tensions by launching additional strikes on Iran. The escalation of violence threatens to disrupt global oil supplies and further destabilize the region.

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