
The Houthis say they attacked a Saudi boat as violence increases in the Red Sea
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The Houthis in Yemen say that they attacked a Saudi ship.
This attack happened in the Red Sea, a very important route for trade.
The group uses missiles to hit the boats near the coast.
Iran helps the Houthis with money and weapons in this conflict.
The violence continues to increase and there is no peace yet.
Many countries are worried about the security of global maritime transport.
Saudi Arabia and its allies are monitoring the situation very closely.
Experts say that product prices could soon go up.
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