Airstrikes target Sanaa as two sailors go missing near Hormuz
Military strikes hit two districts in Sanaa around midnight, according to reports from Houthi rebels. Two Indian sailors also disappeared following a separate drone strike near the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Arabia did not immediately respond to claims blaming it for the capital city attacks.
The strikes hit the Hamdan and Thourah districts, the rebel media center reported Monday. Rebel officials blamed Saudi Arabia for the midnight bombings. Houthis have continued firing missiles and drones toward airports inside the kingdom. Officials gave no further details about damage or casualties.
A drone struck the commercial tanker MT PETRO DOLPHIN on Sunday, India’s Foreign Ministry said. Eleven Indian crew members were aboard the vessel. Two Indian nationals remain missing following the strike in the Strait of Hormuz area.
A second vessel suffered damage in the region, the ministry said Monday. An unknown projectile struck the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker MT VALTHERA. That hit sparked a fire on board the ship. All 11 Indian seafarers on that tanker were safe.
Search efforts remain active. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities to find the missing men. Officials are also working directly with the ships’ management companies.
The ministry condemned the strikes on commercial shipping. It stated:
“deeply concerning and risk further aggravating an already volatile situation.”
Diplomatic adviser Anwar Gargash called Monday for joint Gulf action to defend regional countries against Iran and allied groups. He stated on social media that adversaries wrongly view Gulf Arab nations as the weakest link. He added that attacks on Saudi Arabia undermine the security of the United Arab Emirates.
The Strait of Hormuz serves as a major international maritime transit channel for global oil supplies. Commercial vessels operating in these regional sea lanes follow international maritime safety protocols during conflict events.
The strikes in Sanaa and maritime attacks reflect ongoing conflict involving Iranian-backed forces and regional neighbors.
