Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels say they will block Saudi shipping
Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, citing retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and recent airport strikes. This move threatens the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a critical global shipping lane for oil and trade.
Why it matters
Disruption of the Bab al-Mandeb strait could significantly impact global supply chains and energy prices, potentially escalating regional conflict.
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CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport , threatening another vital waterway for global shipping and raising fears of renewed conflict.
Multiple blasts were seen at Sanaa airport in Yemen on Monday in what Iran-backed Houthi rebels said were Saudi airstrikes while the internationally recognized government in Yemen said they were meant to prevent an Iranian plane from landing.
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