Mine blast damages hull of oil tanker near Saudi Arabian port

A Greek-operated oil

A Greek-operated oil tanker has been damaged by a mine explosion near a Saudi port in the Red Sea, local authorities have confirmed. The incident is suspected to stem from Riyadh’s protracted war with Yemen rebels.

Saudi authorities confirmed on Wednesday that a Maltese-flagged oil tanker sustained minor damage following an “attack” at a Red Sea port.

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