Iran-backed Houthi rebels carried out ballistic missile attacks against two crude oil tankers in the Red Sea on Monday morning, US Central Command confirms.
In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM says that the two vessels were identified as the Panama-flagged and owned, Greek-operated MV BLUE LAGOON I and the Saudi-flagged, owned and operated MV AMJAD.
Both crude oil tankers were targeted with “two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system,” CENTCOM states.
It adds that the MV AMJAD was carrying around two million barrels of oil, close to twice the amount that was aboard the Greek-owned tanker that has been on fire in the Red Sea since August 23.
“These reckless acts of terrorism by the Houthis continue to destabilize regional and global commerce, as well as put the lives of civilian mariners and maritime ecosystems at risk,” CENTCOM states.
It adds that it will “continue to work with international partners and allies to protect commerce and mitigate potential impacts to the environment despite the irresponsible and careless actions of the Iranian-backed Houthis.”
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So much for navy blue.
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