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Yemen’s Houthi Militia Attacks Two Saudi Oil Tankers in the Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi militia attacks two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. The episode coincides with the US military launching its 12th successive night of strikes, and reports of Iran attacking Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.
Red Sea Security and Saudi Oil Transport :
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| US military action | US military action comprises launching its 12th successive night of strikes. |
| Iran’s attacks | Iran’s actions comprise attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. |
| Bab el-Mandeb | Bab el-Mandeb comprises a gateway to the Red Sea at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, through which around 12% of the world’s trade usually passes. |
| East-West Pipeline (Petroline) | The East-West Pipeline (Petroline) comprises a system spanning Saudi Arabia with capacity to transport several million barrels of oil daily from the Eastern Province to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea. |
| Saudi Arabia: crude export and production | Saudi Arabia comprises the world leading crude exporter, producing 10 million barrels per day. |
| Saudi-led coalition and blockade | The Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis comprises an air and sea blockade on Yemen imposed in 2015. |
| Yemen civil war: start and key developments | Yemen’s civil war comprises beginning in 2014 when rebels seize the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, and force the government into exile. |
| Houthis: official name and description | The Houthis comprise an Iran-backed, heavily armed political and military organisation in Yemen, and are officially known as Ansar Allah. |