According to the statement, the position announced by the Yemeni Armed Forces is limited to a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia

Houthi forces blockaded the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising shipping disruption concerns. Successful Houthi attacks on shipping by July 31 at 46% 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.