The Houthis "declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an eye', effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement," says a military spokesman.
Yemeni supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement gather during a rally against what the group says are restrictions imposed by the Saudi-led coalition on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, in Sanaa on Jul 17, 2026. (Photo: AFP/Mohammed Huwais)
20 Jul 2026 08:48PM
(Updated: 20 Jul 2026 08:51PM)
SANAA: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Monday (Jul 20) announced a maritime embargo of their foe Saudi Arabia, after the pair traded fire last week for the first time in years.The rebels "declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an eye', effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement," military spokesman Yahya Saree said.
