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Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia in 'Eye for Eye' Move | Firstpost Live

Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia in 'Eye for Eye' Move | Firstpost Live

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21 July 2026, 7:20 PM IST
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Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia in 'Eye for Eye' Move | Firstpost Live

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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, targeting the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The group said the move was in response to what it called a long-standing Saudi blockade on Yemen. Saudi Arabia condemned the announcement and vowed to keep the waterway open while stepping up security for commercial shipping. The blockade comes after a fresh escalation between the two sides and raises fears of wider regional instability. Analysts warn that any disruption to the route could threaten global trade and energy supplies, as millions of barrels of Saudi oil pass through the Red Sea corridor each day. Joshua Barnes tells you more.
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