The Coalition's Joint Forces Command vowed a firm response to Houthi threats against commercial shipping and announced measures to protect vessels transiting the Bab Al-Mandab Strait.

Saudi-led coalition vows to protect Bab el-Mandeb shipping lanes amid Houthi threats. Houthi success targeting shipping by July 31 at 52.5% YES.

The Coalition's Joint Forces Command vowed a firm response to Houthi threats against commercial shipping and announced measures to protect vessels transiting the Bab Al-Mandab…

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen said it will respond to the Houthis' threats to ships with "force".

Saudi-led coalition vows to protect ships amid Houthi blockade escalation. Houthis successfully targeting shipping by July 31 at 59% YES.

The blockade, which puts at risk the flow of millions of barrels of oil, is in response to what Houthis say is Saudi Arabia’s siege of Yemeni capital, Sana’a. | World News

Houthi militia announced a blockade while the Bab el-Mandeb Strait remains open. Successful Houthi targeting of shipping by July 31 at 47.5% YES.

The Bab al-Mandeb strait has been the main outlet for Saudi oil exports since the Mideast conflict erupted earlier this year, but it too is under threat now.

Egypt backs Riyadh as Houthi maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia threatens a chokepoint handling over 10% of global seaborne oil trade and Suez Canal revenues.

Houthi militants are ready to attack shipping near Bab el-Mandeb strait. Strait closure by September 30 at 22.5% YES.