Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
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"The Houthis promised to continue their naval operations and would continue 'enforcing the 'siege for a siege' equation.'"
— Yahya Saree , Other
"take care of the Houthis if they blocked the Red Sea."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"eye for an eye response to attacks on Iran."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
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The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
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