Sanaa: (RightNow). Yemen’s Houthi group Ansar Allah has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. This move is in response to an attack on Sanaa’s airport.

The announcement by the Houthis has introduced a new twist in the ongoing war between Iran-backed Ansar Allah and the Saudi coalition. The Houthis describe it as a tit-for-tat policy.

This event occurs amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz. The global energy market is already affected.

It is noteworthy that the Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of imposing a blockade on Yemen for 12 years, aiming to exploit Yemeni resources.

It should be remembered that Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a crucial route for global oil transport. The Houthi blockade poses a severe threat to Saudi Arabia’s oil exports.