Saudi Arabia rejects Houthi ‘maritime embargo’ threat and warns of Red Sea escalation
The National · 21 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia rejects Houthi ‘maritime embargo’ threat and warns of Red Sea escalation

Saudi Arabia has condemned a Houthi declaration of a “maritime embargo” against the kingdom, accusing the Iran-backed group of making false claims, and warning that threats targeting shipping lanes violate international law and the freedom of navigation. The Saudi Foreign Ministry rejected what it c


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