Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia
Responding to recent Saudi-led attacks on Houthi-held airport, rebels invoke 'an eye for an eye,' vow to match Riyadh's 'blockade with a blockade'
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia on Monday, escalating their conflict after recent exchanges of fire. Military spokesman Yahya Saree stated, "a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an eye,' effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement." This action is a response to Saudi Arabia's blockade of Houthi ports and airports, including a recent targeting of Sanaa airport. The Houthis have also reportedly prepared to attack shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea gateway, potentially disrupting global oil routes if ordered.
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