Houthis Strike Two Saudi Oil Tankers, Escalating Regional Conflict

The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said on Wednesday that the group targeted two Saudi oil tankers. He named the vessels as *Encelia* and *Layla*, stating they were attacked for violating a blockade declared by the Houthi armed forces. The strike comes as the United States continues its military operations against Iran. The attacks on the tankers mark a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict, directly targeting Saudi oil infrastructure. No further details on damage or casualties were immediately available.