Yemen’s Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia Amid Strait of Hormuz Fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to what they perceive as an unjust siege imposed by Riyadh.
The move is seen as an "eye for an eye" retaliation, which could further strain global energy supplies already under pressure from the Iran US standoff.
The blockade would affect the Bab el Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, potentially leading to a significant reduction in global oil supply.