Yemen's Houthis Announce Naval Blockade of Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi movement, officially known as Ansar Allah, has announced the immediate introduction of a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, marking another significant escalation in the long-running regional conflict. The announcement was made by the group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, in a statement carried by Al Masirah. Houthis Announce Immediate Maritime Blockade According to Saree, the movement is banning maritime navigation for what it described as the "Saudi enemy" under what he called the principle of "a blockade in response to a blockade."