The Houthis Said They Keep Hitting Saudi Oil Infrastructure. That Could Spell More Trouble For Global Supply

The Iran war has largely disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck crude oil supply and transport sites that connect eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea.

The attacks, which have not been confirmed by Riyadh, could further disrupt Saudi Arabia's strategy to avoid the Strait of Hormuz as much as possible as the U.S. and Iran continue to clash there.