Yemen’s Houthis declare a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia
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Who
What
- 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.
Where
🇶🇦 Qatar (outlet HQ)
topics: Politics, Energy · language: eng
topics: Politics, Energy · language: eng
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