France strongly condemned an attack by Yemen's Houthi group on Saudi oil tankers, calling the action irresponsible and urging an immediate end to strikes in the Red Sea. The French foreign ministry spokesman said the Houthi attack on Saudi tankers was irresponsible and that it seriously escalates the situation. The report cited the group's claim of attacking two Saudi oil tankers and its prior declaration of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia on Monday.

The source says the Houthis framed the maritime blockade and attacks as a response to what they called Riyadh's unjust and oppressive blockade of Yemen. United Nations agencies are cited as saying the Houthis currently control large parts of Yemen where a significant portion of the population lives. The piece also notes that Saudi Arabia recently struck Sanaa airport and has long supported the internationally recognized Yemeni government against the Houthis.

France urged the Houthis to stop attacks on Saudi vessels in the Red Sea, a demand framed as necessary to prevent further escalation and maritime disruption.