A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
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9 sourcesAmid U.S.-Iran war, Houthi rebels threaten to blockade another key strait
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18 sourcesTrump warns Houthi rebels not to block Red Sea ports and grapples with Hezbollah in Lebanon meeting
Houthis Enter the Chat. Yemen Proclaims 'Embargo' of Red Sea Shipping From Saudi Arabia
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The story so far
5 developments- Jul 20Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia
- Jul 21A new threat by Yemen’s Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk
- Jul 21Houthis Enter the Chat. Yemen Proclaims 'Embargo' of Red Sea Shipping From Saudi Arabia
- Jul 21Only lean-right coverage:Trump warns Houthi rebels not to block Red Sea ports and grapples with Hezbollah in Lebanon meeting
- Jul 22U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia
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Quiet for 87 daysLast development · Jul 22 — U.S. and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shipping and Saudi Arabia