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Saudi Arabia: Houthis announce Red Sea naval blockade
Published 20 July 2026 · world
Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the move is in response to recent attacks on Sanaa airport
Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the move is in response to recent attacks on Sanaa airport. Saudi Arabia has condemned the blockade, while the Saudi-led coalition says it will protect commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and respond to threats with force.
The development raises fresh concerns over global energy supplies, as Saudi Arabia has already diverted much of its oil exports through a cross-country pipeline following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera's Yousef Mawry reports from Sanaa. Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
Published: July 21, 2026 • 4:35 AM IST · Updated: July 21, 2026 • 5:08 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Yemen's Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement has announced a naval blockade targeting Saudi Arabia, saying the move is in response to recent attacks on Sanaa airport.
Saudi Arabia has condemned the blockade, while the Saudi-led coalition says it will protect commercial shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and respond to threats with force.
The development raises fresh concerns over global energy supplies, as Saudi Arabia has already diverted much of its oil exports through a cross-country pipeline following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Al Jazeera's Yousef Mawry reports from Sanaa.
Find us on Check our website Check out our Instagram page Download AJE Mobile App
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