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Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions

The Hill·July 20, 2026·1 min read
Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions

The Houthis, the Iran-backed militant group based in Yemen, on Monday announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensions. The Yemeni militia declared a "maritime embargo" but offered no specifics on what the blockade will entail. The move escalates potential conflict in the region, though details remain unclear.

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