Houthi-Saudi Red Sea Conflictsince Jul 21

Houthis Attack Saudi Tankers

Yemen's Houthis say they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.

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Houthis Announce Blockade of Saudi Ships

Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' against Saudi Arabia

Houthi blockade opens new front in Middle East war even as mediators work to salvage peace

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Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis announced on Monday an immediate “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, saying they would block Saudi shipping at the Red Sea gateway. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the move was retaliation for Saudi restrictions on Yemeni ports and airports and for a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport. The group gave few operational details, leaving unclear which vessels would be targeted or how the embargo would be enforced. The threat centers on Bab el-Mandeb, the strait linking the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

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Energy Market DisruptionCenter & Right

The Houthi maritime embargo against Saudi-linked shipping threatens oil supply, global shipping routes, and energy prices. Disruption around Red Sea chokepoints such as Bab el-Mandeb, compounded by pressure near Hormuz, can ripple quickly through world markets.