Yemen's Houthi movement has announced an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, following recent tensions over an attack on Sanaa International Airport.
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Jul 21, 2026
05:11 pm
What's the storyThe Houthi movement in Yemen has announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
The move comes after the group accused Saudi Arabia of attacking Sanaa International Airport, despite Yemen's internationally recognized government claiming responsibility, saying it was to prevent an Iranian plane returning from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral from landing in the capital.
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