Houthis have issued an ultimatum to Saudi Arabia to lift maritime restrictions or face the closure of Bab al-Mandab, potentially impacting global trade.
Sanaa: (Right Now News) Yemen’s Houthi group has warned Saudi Arabia that if restrictions on Yemeni ports are not lifted, the Bab al-Mandab Strait will be closed to Saudi ships. The Houthis have stated that the restrictions should be lifted immediately to resume trade activities.
Houthi leadership has declared that if demands are not met within the specified time, Saudi ships will not be allowed to pass through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. This action is deemed necessary in response to maritime restrictions on Yemen.
The Bab al-Mandab Strait is one of the world’s crucial maritime passages, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Large quantities of oil, gas, and goods are transported daily to various parts of the world through this route.
Experts suggest that tensions at the Bab al-Mandab Strait could impact global trade, energy supply, and the shipping industry. There has been no official response from Saudi Arabia regarding the latest threat from the Houthis.
It is important to note that the closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait could affect not only the region but also the global economy, as it is a vital trade and energy corridor.
