Houthis claim strikes on two Saudi oil tankers in Red Sea

Tehran‑backed Houthi forces announced on Monday that they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. The decision follows the Saudi‑led coalition’s naval blockade of Yemen’s ports and a recent strike on Sanaa International Airport, which the Houthis say prompted the retaliatory measure.

The group warned that the embargo will target Saudi‑flagged vessels and ships operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, urging international shipping firms to avoid the area. Officials in Riyadh have not yet responded publicly, while regional analysts note that the move could further disrupt maritime traffic and heighten tensions between the warring parties in the ongoing Yemen conflict.