Saudi Arabia and Houthis Trade Fire After US Strikes Tanker in Hormuz Strait

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis traded fire after the US launched an attack on a tanker in the Hormuz Strait, according to regional reports. The incident has heightened fears of wider escalation in one of the world’s most important shipping routes, where tensions between Iran-aligned forces and the West have been rising. Saudi authorities warned against interference with maritime navigation, while Houthi media framed the US action as aggression. The strikes also prompted renewed calls for de-escalation and stronger security guarantees for commercial vessels.