The European Union has condemned a recent Houthi attack on an oil tanker in the Red Sea, describing the incident as unacceptable and illegal.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued the statement, warning that such actions further inflame an already volatile situation in the region.
The condemnation comes as Iran-aligned Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for striking two Saudi oil tankers, signaling a dangerous expansion of their naval campaign against commercial shipping.
The diplomatic rebuke underscores the growing international concern over maritime security in one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
While the EU’s statement does not detail immediate military or economic countermeasures, it aligns with broader efforts to isolate the militant group and protect global trade routes.
Pakistan has also issued a sharp condemnation of Houthi threats, warning that such actions undermine regional security and the rules-based maritime order.
Markets have already begun to price in the heightened risk.