Dossier
Layla
Coverage of Layla in the Nexus archive.
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- Houthis attack Saudi tankers in Red Sea as US strikes Iran for 12th consecutive day
Yemen's Houthis claimed attacking two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, Encelia and Layla, in the Red Sea, citing a naval blockade violation. The U.S. continued strikes in Iran for the 12th consecutive day. Pakistan condemned Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping, emphasizing its right to self-defense if targeted.
- Iran-backed Houthis attack two Saudi Arabian oil tankers
Iran-backed Houthis attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers, the Encelia and Layla, causing Brent prices to rise.
- Houthis attack 2 Saudi-flagged tankers in Red Sea — opening second front in Middle East war
The Houthis claimed to have attacked the Saudi-flagged tankers ENCELIA and LAYLA using missiles and drones, citing a violation of a blockade decision. The attack is described as opening a second front in the Middle East war.