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Houthi Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia
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Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia on July 20, 2026, threatening oil exports through the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia condemned the move, while the U.S. warned of consequences. The blockade follows a Saudi attack on Sanaa airport and escalated regional tensions.
How it unfolded
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Trump warns US will respond to Houthi blockade
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Saudi Arabia condemns Houthi blockade threat
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Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia
What happened earlier
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Full story →Houthis Announce Maritime Embargo on Saudi Arabia: Why the Bab el-Mandeb Strait Matters to Global Trade
Houthis announced a maritime embargo targeting Saudi Arabia.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a critical chokepoint for global trade, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
The embargo threatens shipping routes used for oil and commercial goods between Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
The action could disrupt global energy markets and raise shipping insurance costs.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
The announcement was made by the Houthi military spokesperson on Monday.
The Houthis are Iran-aligned.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Fresh threat to global oil supply: Saudi Arabia’s crude exports at risk as Yemen’s Houthis look to impose maritime blockade
Saudi Arabia's crude exports via Red Sea are at risk due to Houthi threats of maritime blockade.
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Houthis deteriorated after Riyadh's attack on Sana'a airport.
Disruption to Red Sea shipments would further impact global oil trade amid existing conflict.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Houthi rebels warn of response to airport strike, declare naval blockade
Houthi leader Mahdi al-Mashat warned that a July 13 strike on Sanaa International Airport 'will not go unanswered'.
Houthis announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia as a 'siege for siege' response.
The move threatens further escalation if Riyadh's blockade of Yemen continues.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Gold edges down as US-Iran escalation lifts oil prices, rate hike bets
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck US military assets in the Middle East.
US bombed Iranian cities, escalating conflict.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.
Gold prices edged down.
Oil prices rose due to the escalation.
