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July 20, 2026
Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Threatening Global Energy Supplies
- The Houthis have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, effective immediately, citing retaliation for the Saudi siege on Yemen.
- This blockade threatens approximately 2.5 million barrels per day of Saudi oil and applies to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, crucial for oil transport.
- The Saudi-led coalition has vowed to respond with force, calling the blockade a violation of international law.
9 Sources
- Yemen's Houthis say they will impose naval blockade against Saudi ArabiaJul 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM · Reuters
- Yémen Les Houthis annoncent imposer un blocus naval à l'Arabie saouditeJul 20, 2026 at 1:06 PM · Reuters
- Huthi verhängen Seeblockade gegen Saudi-ArabienJul 20, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Reuters
- Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia amid Strait of Hormuz fightingJul 20, 2026 at 3:48 PM · Independent
- Houthis announce blockade on Saudi Arabia, ramping up Red Sea tensionsJul 20, 2026 at 8:56 PM · The Hill
- Saudi condemns Houthi maritime blockade threat; group warns of escalationJul 20, 2026 at 11:35 PM · Reuters
- Oil prices remain close to one-month high as Yemen announces Red Sea blockadeJul 21, 2026 at 4:29 AM · Independent
- Yemen’s Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia amid Strait of Hormuz fightingJul 21, 2026 at 7:35 AM · Independent
- U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefireJul 21, 2026 at 8:45 AM · CNBC