Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military
WASHINGTON, July 22 - A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war and strain a U.S. military already focused on stopping Tehran's attacks across the region, current and former U.S. officials said.
Houthi Attacks Disrupt Red Sea Oil Tankers
- Yemenβs Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia The Times of Israel —
- Yemen's Houthis declare blockade on Saudi Arabia, raising Red Sea tensions Middle East Eye —
- Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway The Hindu —
- Houthis block Saudi Arabia from transiting Bab el-Mandeb Strait UPI —
- Houthis announce maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia Al Jazeera —