Houthis Target Saudi Shipping

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they will block Saudi ships in the Red Sea.

Houthis Announce Blockade of Saudi Ships

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' against Saudi Arabia

Houthi blockade opens new front in Middle East war even as mediators work to salvage peace

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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announced on Monday an immediate “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, saying they would block Saudi shipping at the Red Sea gateway. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the move was retaliation for Saudi restrictions on Yemeni ports and airports and for a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport. The group gave few operational details, leaving unclear which vessels would be targeted or how the embargo would be enforced. The threat centers on Bab el-Mandeb, the strait linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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Blockade Escalation

The Houthi maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia is a dangerous escalation with consequences beyond the immediate confrontation. It raises the risk of wider regional instability and threatens major economic and security interests.