Unconfirmed reports: Yemeni Armed Forces claim ballistic missile strike on Saudi tanker NCC GHAZAL for allegedly violating maritime blockade, forcing vessel to…
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Unconfirmed reports emerged on July 28, 2026, indicating that Yemeni Armed Forces targeted the Saudi oil tanker NCC GHAZAL in the Red Sea with ballistic missiles. According to multiple Telegram sources citing a statement from the Yemeni Armed Forces, the operation was conducted after the vessel allegedly violated a maritime blockade imposed on Saudi Arabia and ignored repeated warning calls. The sources claim the tanker was subsequently forced to turn back and retreat from the area. No casualties have been reported, and the incident remains unconfirmed by independent sources. The Yemeni Armed Forces reportedly stated they would continue enforcing the blockade under what they described as the equation of "blockade for blockade" and "comprehensive escalation for comprehensive escalation." The Saudi side has not issued an official statement on the reported incident.
Sources: 1. Middle East Spectator — https://t.me/middle_east_spectator (ev_4efc40f23f225308) 2. Press TV — https://t.me/presstv (ev_861322be4920f916) 3. Warfare Analysis — https://t.me/warfareanalysis (ev_b61915d8f631438f) 4. DD Geopolitics — https://t.me/ddgeopolitics (ev_273760b9347f0610) 5. The Cradle Media — https://t.me/thecradlemedia (ev_614746e5e535e1a4) 6. Clash Report — https://t.me/clashreport (ev_152e4102e75ee33e)
Every claim source-checked against evidence (2026-07-28T19:45:45.865Z).