Red Sea Tensions Rise as Houthis Target Saudi Shipping

Yemen’s Houthi movement has announced a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia, raising fears of renewed instability in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The Iran-aligned group said the measure would take effect immediately, describing it as retaliation for what it called a long-standing Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Houthi-controlled areas of [...] The post Red Sea Tensions Rise as Houthis Target Saudi Shipping appeared first on Voice of Vienna .
2026-07-20 22:05:00