Houthis Release Video of Attack on Red Sea Oil Tanker

The attack, which occurred on July 19, 2021, targeted a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea.

The video, released on August 16, 2021, shows the tanker being struck by a missile and bursting into flames.

The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack, which they say was in retaliation for Saudi Arabian airstrikes on Yemen.

The attack has been condemned by the United States and the United Nations, who have called for an investigation.

The Red Sea is a vital shipping lane for oil and other goods, and the attack has raised concerns about the safety of maritime traffic in the region.

Here is a timeline of events related to the attack:

• July 19, 2021: The Houthis attack a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea.
• August 16, 2021: The Houthis release a video of the attack.
• August 17, 2021: The United States and the United Nations condemn the attack and call for an investigation.

The attack has had a number of consequences, including:

• Increased tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
• Heightened concerns about the safety of maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
• Calls for an investigation into the attack.

The attack is a reminder of the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has been ongoing since 2015.

The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of food and medical assistance.

The attack on the oil tanker is a further escalation of the conflict, and it is unclear how it will end.