Houthis Announce Blockade on Saudi Arabia, Ramping Up Red Sea Tensions The Yemeni Houthi rebels have announced a blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the already volatile Red Sea region.
This move is no surprise given the long standing conflict between the Houthis and their primary backers, Iran, and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The History of Tensions in the Red Sea Tensions between the Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia date back to 2015 when a Saudi led coalition intervened in Yemen, attempting to restore President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi's government.