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Houthi Forces Announce Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Threaten Full-Scale War
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By כיכר השבת, קובי אטינגר
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 20, 2026
What happened
The Houthi movement announced an immediate naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and threatened full-scale war if the Saudi blockade on Yemen continues, warning of reciprocal escalation.
- 01Houthis declare immediate naval blockade on Saudi Arabia.
- 02Hazem Al-Asad threatens full-scale war if Saudi blockade persists.
- 03Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of exporting oil and buying weapons while blockading Yemen.
- 04They warn of two options: starvation or taking rights by force.
- 05Houthis vow to respond to any escalation with escalation.
- 06The announcement frames the blockade as a response to Saudi actions against Yemen.
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