Say their position is “limited to a maritime blockade that only affects the Saudi side”.

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.

A Houthi spokesman said Friday that the rebels were not blocking traffic through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, after they declared a maritime embargo this week on their foe…