Yemen's Houthi movement says it attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, in what would be the first assault since it declared a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, as the United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran. The escalation threatens further disruption to global shipping and fuel prices, coming amid the wider US-Israeli war with Iran that has already effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic.

The Houthis named the vessels as the Encelia and the Layla, saying they were targeted with drones and missiles for allegedly breaching the group's naval blockade; the UK Maritime Trade Operation confirmed a Saudi tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" near Al Shuqaiq, causing a fire but no casualties. Iranian state media reported two people killed in US strikes near the Iraq border and said the Strait of Hormuz was "completely closed" after an explosion on a mined route, with one tanker set ablaze and two others turning back. US Central Command said its strikes targeted Iranian military, missile and air defence assets, while Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain reported responding to airborne threats after Iran said it had hit US assets in all three countries. President Trump had earlier warned he would strike an Iranian bridge or power plant over attacks in the strait and would "take care of" the Houthis, while Iran's foreign minister threatened an "eye for an eye" response; at least seven oil tankers have reportedly made U-turns near Yemen since the embargo began.