"Eye For An Eye": Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade On Saudi Arabia
Houthi forces have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia following an escalation of cross-border military strikes. The movement framed the decision as a direct retaliation for recent disruptions to aviation in Yemen.
Houthi forces launched missile strikes targeting a regional airport in the southern Saudi city of Abha this past Monday. The action followed reports from the Yemeni government regarding a targeted strike on Sanaa airport intended to intercept a flight from Iran.
The Yemeni government stated that the operation in Sanaa was specifically conducted to block a flight carrying a Houthi delegation. In response, Houthi representatives announced a "maritime blockade" under the principle of reciprocal escalation.
This development signifies a deepening of the conflict between the Houthi movement and the Saudi-led coalition. International observers are monitoring the potential impact on regional shipping lanes and humanitarian access to Yemeni ports.
Source: Reuters
