Houthi rebels impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Sanaa airport attack
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Houthi rebels impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for Sanaa airport attack
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Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels announced on Monday a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately, in response to a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport and a long-standing blockade imposed by the kingdom on Yemen.
The Houthi military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, declared the maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, stating it was based on the principle of "an eye for an eye." The blockade is a response to what the Houthis describe as an "unjust and oppressive siege" imposed on Yemen by Saudi Arabia for nearly 12 years, according to a statement cited by Al Jazeera and other sources.
The announcement comes days after the Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for attacking Sanaa airport, despite Yemen’s internationally recognized government claiming responsibility. In response to the attack, the Houthis fired ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport, which the Saudi-led coalition said it successfully intercepted.
The blockade threatens to disrupt global energy supplies and trade, particularly through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial shipping route that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. Around 12% of the world's trade usually passes through this strait, and a fourth of global container trade transits through it to and from the Suez Canal.
The Houthis have demonstrated their ability to disrupt shipping in the past, having targeted ships for months over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. However, it is unclear whether the Houthis will resume that level of attack against neighboring Saudi Arabia.
The decision to impose the blockade could pressure Saudi Arabia, which has been using its East-West Pipeline to transport oil to the Red Sea as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains disrupted by the conflict between Iran and the United States.
The conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia has been ongoing since 2015, when the Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, and much of northern Yemen, forcing the government into exile. A truce was reached in 2022, but the recent escalation threatens to renew hostilities.
There was no immediate response from Saudi Arabia to the Houthi announcement. The kingdom has been leading a coalition against the Houthis and imposed an air and sea blockade on Yemen in 2015.
The Houthi statement also called upon the people of Yemen to continue general mobilization and be fully prepared for all scenarios and developments, and to support the fronts with fighters.
The announcement of the blockade comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, with the United States and Iran exchanging fire amid their escalating standoff over the Strait of Hormuz. The closure of the Bab al-Mandeb strait could further exacerbate the global energy crisis, as it would reduce global oil supply by 7% if fully closed.
In response to the escalating situation, Iran's Foreign Ministry said mediators had presented "proposals" to Tehran, signaling that diplomatic contacts remain active, but gave no details. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had received a proposal from mediators for a 10-day ceasefire in efforts to salvage an interim deal intended to pave the way to a lasting agreement to end the war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
The diplomatic push follows another night of U.S. strikes on Iranian cities and attacks by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on U.S. military assets across the region.
The Houthi announcement has raised concerns about the potential impact on global oil supplies, with about 2.5 million barrels of oil per day at risk, according to Texas-based Rystad Energy.
The situation remains fluid, with the international community watching closely to see how Saudi Arabia will respond to the Houthi blockade and whether diplomatic efforts can de-escalate the tension.
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