Yemeni Houthi Spokesperson Announces Saudi Naval Blockade Claim
At a glance
- Yemeni Houthi spokesperson announced a claim regarding a Saudi naval blockade.
- Saudi Arabia and 14 countries formed a joint naval force.
- Houthis previously declared a naval blockade in the Red Sea against Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia and 14 regional countries, including Pakistan, have formed a joint naval force to protect maritime traffic in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Gulf of Aden. This comes amidst reports of Houthi rebels declaring a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia and conducting drone attacks. Saudi Arabia and the US have conducted joint air strikes in Iraq in response. A Yemeni Houthi spokesperson has now announced a claim regarding a Saudi naval blockade.
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In a recent development, a Yemeni Houthi spokesperson has announced a claim regarding a Saudi naval blockade, further escalating tensions in the region.
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A Yemeni Houthi spokesperson has announced a claim regarding a Saudi naval blockade.
Houthi rebels have issued a warning, stating that any military alliance formed in the Red Sea will have serious consequences.
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