Euronews · Jul 20, 2026 14:40 UTC

Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia

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Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia

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The Iran-backed Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia after accusing the kingdom of attacking Sana'a airport and maintaining a years-long blockade, putting one of the world's busiest shipping lanes at risk.

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