Yemen's Houthis say they are imposing a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after a four-year ceasefire between
By Sammy Tisser,
Yemen's Houthis say they are imposing a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia after a four-year ceasefire between the two sides collapsed last week, describing the move as a response to what it calls Riyadh's blockade against the group.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree says the measure follows the principle of "a blockade for a blockade," warning that any further Saudi escalation will be met with a corresponding Houthi response.
Topics: Strait of Hormuz, Yemen & Red Sea, Diplomacy
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