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A member of the Houthi movement's political bureau stated that Yemen's armed forces are prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continues military operations.
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Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Who
Mohammed al-Farah, Houthi movement, Iran, Saudi Arabia
What
A member of the Houthi movement's political bureau stated that Yemen's armed forces are prepared to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if Saudi Arabia continues military operations.
When
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:57:41 GMT · 2h 36m ago
Where
Bab el-Mandeb Strait ·
Why
The Houthi movement is signaling a potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in response to ongoing Saudi military operations.
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How this affects you
The potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime gateway, could disrupt global shipping and trade routes. This threat escalates existing tensions in the region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
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