Arab Coalition foils attack on oil tankers

The Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen destroyed two explosive-laden boats on Wednesday, which the Iran-aligned group was planning to use in attacks on oil tankers in the south of the Red Sea.

The coalition said that the two boats were launched from Yemen’s Hodeida, adding that they were attempting to target giant oil tankers that have crossed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

“The Houthi militia is escalating its hostile attacks to target energy sources and the vein of global economy,” it added.

The coalition also released aerial drone footage showing it targeting the two boats in the Red Sea.pic.twitter.com/B5rHgzfhxn

The Houthis launched a barrage of attacks earlier on Sunday on several Saudi oil facilities in the Kingdom. Among the targets was a petrochemicals complex in Yanbu on the Red Sea coast, which Saudi officials said led to a disruption of production for the world’s biggest oil exporter.

Saudi Arabia said on Monday it will not bear any responsibility for global supply shortages after recent attacks by the Houthis.