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Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, citing a retaliatory response to a blockade on Yemen. This move threatens a critical global trade route through the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (July 20, 2026) 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.
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