Hostilities in the Middle East escalated as Yemen's Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, while the U.S.continued its 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets.The Saudi state news agency confirmed one tanker, the Encelia, caught fire after an assault, with all crew safe.The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of violating a naval blockade, using missiles and drones.Maritime sources and UK agencies reported the attack, though the perpetrator remains unclear.Pakistan condemned the Houthi threats, emphasizing its maritime interests.Meanwhile, the U.S.military targeted Iranian military sites, including coastal facilities and air defenses, to disrupt Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping.Iran warned of retaliatory measures against U.S.infrastructure, while the U.S.continued its strikes, expanding targets across Iran.The conflict highlights regional tensions over trade routes and security in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz.