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- US launches 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
- A US-Iran ceasefire deal fell apart on July 8
- Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea, say the tankers violated a naval blockade
- Trump admin announces historic US-Saudi Arabic nuclear energy deal
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Skip next section Yemen’s Houthis says they targeted Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea 07/23/2026July 23, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis says they targeted Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement says it has targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions around one of the world’s key energy shipping routes.
The group identified the vessels as the Encelia and Layla, saying they were attacked with ballistic and cruise missiles for allegedly violating a Houthi naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, announced earlier this week.
A maritime security source told Reuters, the Saudi-flagged tanker Encelia sent a distress call after reporting it had been hit by a missile and caught fire near the Saudi port of Jizan.
Maritime security firm Vanguard and the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency also reported a tanker being struck by an unidentified projectile in the same area, causing a fire onboard. No casualties have been reported.
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The Houthis also claimed to have targeted a second vessel, Layla, though that report has not been independently confirmed.
The attack comes days after the Houthis announced a blockade of Saudi ports in the Red Sea, raising concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies. Ship-tracking data showed several tankers changing course on Wednesday following Houthi warnings to avoid Saudi ports.
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US launches 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The US military says it has begun a 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as the conflict shows no sign of easing.
US Central Command (CENTCOM), said the strikes aimed to reduce further Iran’s ability to threaten ships in regional waters amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The announcement came as US President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Tehran, warning that the United States would respond directly to any new attacks on vessels in the strategic waterway.
Trump said the US would destroy one bridge or power plant for every Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments underline a growing focus on civilian and economic infrastructure as both sides continue to expand their military campaign around one of the world’s most important energy and shipping routes.
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Welcome to our coverage
Welcome to our coverage of the US war with Iran.
The US military has launched a 12th straight night of strikes on Iran as tensions continue to escalate.
Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation pact, accompanied by a separate bilateral safeguards agreement, US officials said.
Stay tuned as we bring you the latest on the US conflict with Iran and other developments from the Middle East.
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