The Houthi group in Yemen officially declared an immediate naval blockade against Saudi Arabia this Monday, a move that could further exacerbate disruptions to oil supplies. This development follows recent attacks by Iran on multiple oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which have already impeded the crude oil transportation supply chain.
During periods of U.S.-Iran conflict, the Houthis have repeatedly threatened to blockade the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This strait is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to global shipping trade routes.
The Houthi faction issued a statement via its official news agency, accusing Saudi Arabia of conducting what it termed an "aggressive siege operation" against them. Tensions escalated further last week when the Houthis alleged that Saudi authorities in Riyadh carried out an airstrike on Sana'a International Airport.
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