Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia after cross-border attacks
The Houthis announced an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in retaliation for what they termed a siege of Yemen and a recent strike on Sanaa International Airport. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree warned that vessels linked to Saudi Arabia would face the embargo and threatened further escalation if Saudi actions continued. This announcement follows a resurgence of cross-border attacks, reviving a conflict that had been relatively quiet in recent years.