Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in response to a long-standing Saudi blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa airport. The Houthis threatened to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, an important global shipping route, raising concerns about increased conflict and disruption to international trade.Key Facts
- The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia as retaliation.
- The Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key passage for about 12% of global trade, may be closed by the Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia has imposed a blockade on Yemen since 2015 and leads a coalition fighting the Houthis.
- Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 when Houthis took control of the capital, forcing the government into exile.
- The recent conflict escalated after an attack on Sanaa airport and a Houthi missile strike on a Saudi airport.
- The Houthis are part of Iran’s "Axis of Resistance," a group of allied militant organizations.
- Earlier, the Houthis attacked ships in the Bab al-Mandeb strait during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
- Disrupting this route could force ships to take longer paths, increasing shipping costs worldwide.
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