Yemen’s Houthis have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, saying the naval blockade takes effect immediately in response to what they describe as a Saudi-led siege on Yemen.
The Houthis’ armed forces in a statement said they were declaring “a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of ‘an eye for an eye’, effective immediately”.
They said the decision was in response to what they called “an unjust and oppressive siege” imposed on Yemen by the Saudis.
There was no immediate response from Saudi Arabia. Analysts say the announcement could increase uncertainty for shipping through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key global trade and energy route.
Key developments:
- Houthis declared a naval blockade targeting Saudi maritime activity.
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical corridor for international shipping and oil exports.
- Risk analyst Mohammed Albasha, founder of Basha Report, said it remains unclear whether the group will act on its threat, but warned the announcement alone could disrupt shipping confidence.
- The declaration follows renewed missile exchanges that have strained a four-year truce.
ℹ️ Reuters
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