Houthis warn all ships against calling at Saudi Arabia’s ports
Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned shipowners against calling at Saudi Arabian ports for all vessels.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:39 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade of Saudi Arabia: What to know”
Yemen’s Houthis declare a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
Key points
- Houthi leaders declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia effective immediately, starting Monday.
- The statement cites “an eye for an eye” and the right to respond to a blockade with one.
- The move follows an attack on Sanaa International Airport last week, which Houthis blame on Saudi Arabia.
- Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport; the coalition said it intercepted them.
- Bab al-Mandeb handled about 4.1 billion barrels in 2024, and blockade risk could disrupt major oil routes.
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“Houthis Warn All Ships Against Calling at Saudi Arabia’s Ports”
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels warned shipowners against calling at Saudi Arabian ports for all vessels.