Houthis Strike Saudi Military Ship and Four Escort Vessels with Ballistic Missiles Off Yemen

Houthi forces attacked a Saudi military ship and four escort vessels with ballistic missiles off Yemen's Mocha on August 17, 2026. Spokesman Yahya Saree called the strikes "direct and precise." The assault escalates a Houthi naval blockade declared July 20, which has already pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel and reduced traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.