Houthis declare maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, threatening key oil chokepoint

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, specifically targeting the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. This action threatens the daily transit of 4.5 million barrels of oil and increases pressure on global energy markets. To enforce this embargo, the Houthis are preparing anti-ship missiles. While specific details of the blockade remain undisclosed, the move significantly ramps up tensions within the Red Sea region and threatens key oil chokepoints.