Riyadh: (RightNow) Saudi Arabia condemns the Houthi announcement of a maritime blockade in Yemen. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Saudi Arabia will continue to support Yemen’s legitimate government.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs firmly denies the Houthi allegations. The statement emphasizes that Saudi Arabia will maintain its support for the Yemeni people, dismissing the Houthi claims of a blockade as baseless.

The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen declares its commitment to ensuring the safety of its commercial ships in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and promises a strong response to Houthi threats.

This issue is crucial for regional security, as the Houthi blockade could negatively impact Saudi Arabia’s economy and regional trade activities.

It is noteworthy that recently, the Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of an airstrike on Sanaa Airport, followed by missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, which were thwarted.