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Houthis claim strikes on Saudi oil tankers amid Iran deal comments

The claims describe attacks involving drones and missiles on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, tied to the Houthis alleged maritime blockade violations.

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Yemen's Houthis claimed they carried out strikes on two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, saying the vessels violated the group's maritime blockade, according to CNBC Markets and CNBC World.

The outlet said the Houthis described using drones and missiles in the attacks.

The report also referenced US Sen. Marco Rubio's comments that Iran is not ready to make a deal, framing the episode within wider regional diplomacy concerns.

The incident adds to uncertainty around regional shipping and energy flows as tensions in the Red Sea area remain a market focus.

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