Houthi Threat to Blockade Saudi Arabia Raises Fears of Global Shipping Disruption

Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis announced this week that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, its long-time rival amid the ongoing conflict. The Bab al-Mandeb strait, situated between Yemen and Djibouti and Eritrea, is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, including for oil exports worldwide.

The announcement came after the Houthis blamed Riyadh for attacking Sanaa airport last week and breaking a four-year ceasefire. A US Navy-led maritime information center however said there had been no confirmed attacks on vessels in the Red Sea in th…

Source: The Indian Express · The Indian Express

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