Last night, the Houthis struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. This was the first Houthi attack since they announced their new naval blockade.

Last night, the Houthis struck a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. This was the first Houthi attack since they announced their new naval blockade. THE HOUTHIS CONTROL THE BAB AL-MANDAB STRAIT.pic.twitter.com/EteNMiXSQR — Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) July 23, 2026