# Yemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi Arabia

- Published: 2026-07-20T21:30:19Z
- Updated: 2026-07-21T21:40:10Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gmddx1ldo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.

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