Yemen's Houthis Announce Immediate Maritime Embargo on Saudi Arabia
The embargo is a response to a longstanding Saudi blockade on Yemeni ports and airports amid escalating conflict.
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The embargo is a response to a longstanding Saudi blockade on Yemeni ports and airports amid escalating conflict.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for de-escalation amid renewed Houthi attacks threatening maritime navigation and regional stability.
UN News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:36 AM
world
The Houthi movement announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, sparking fears of renewed conflict and worsening humanitarian conditions in Yemen.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
world
Yemen's Houthis say they targeted two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, coinciding with the US's 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 5:35 AM
general
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
world
President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PMpolitics
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attributes the explosions to unsafe navigation and U.S. interference amid escalating regional tensions.
The Hill | Jul 20, 2026, 2:43 PM
world
The US military intensified its campaign against Iran on Wednesday, responding to recent attacks and expanding the conflict across multiple Middle Eastern countries.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 30, 2026, 2:50 AM
world
Riyadh is engaging with multiple countries to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding maritime routes amid escalating strikes on energy tankers in the Red Sea.
Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 1:26 AM
world
Yemen’s construction sector faces a standstill as soaring fuel costs, linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran, drive up material expenses and leave workers struggling to survive.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:54 PM
world
The Iran-aligned Houthi group says it targeted Saudi oil tankers amid a naval blockade in the Red Sea, with Saudi authorities confirming damage but no casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 12:10 AM
world
US President Donald Trump signals optimism over negotiations with Iran following a pause in military strikes, while regional conflicts and maritime disputes continue to escalate.
Al Jazeera | Jul 28, 2026, 3:06 PM
world
Mediation efforts between Iran and the US continue amid ongoing disruptions in key maritime corridors and significant impacts on Iran’s energy sector.
Al Jazeera | Jul 26, 2026, 10:09 PM
politics
Markets respond to new threats by Houthis in Yemen targeting ships in the Red Sea, pushing international oil prices above $100 a barrel.
NBC Politics | Jul 24, 2026, 6:22 AM
world
Yemen’s Houthis attack Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea, escalating tensions and pushing Brent crude prices above $100 for the first time since May.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 7:21 PM
world
Maritime insurance premiums have sharply increased amid escalating conflicts disrupting two vital global shipping routes, the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 3:15 PM
us
The agreement comes amid ongoing US military strikes on Iran and attacks on Saudi oil tankers by Yemen’s Houthis, raising regional tensions.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 4:35 AM
world
Yemen's Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea following a naval blockade announcement, while the US continues military actions targeting Iran.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 12:08 AM
general
President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, following Saudi strikes on Sanaa International Airport and reports of Iranian directives.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:06 PM
world
The closure of the Bab al-Mandeb strait and ongoing US attacks on Iran intensify tensions, with significant military and economic impacts reported.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 10:05 AM
world
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have declared a maritime blockade targeting Saudi Arabian exports through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, raising concerns over escalating disruptions in a key global shipping route.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 4:54 AM
world
President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
world
President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration; Netanyahu assured no arrest during US visit.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 3:34 AM
world
The kingdom weighs continued military deterrence against efforts to de-escalate tensions after attacks from multiple fronts.
BBC World | Jul 29, 2026, 11:20 PMShowing 1-24 of 73 articles.