Watch for a new front in the US-Iran war! The Houthi rebels announce a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia.
The Houthi group in Yemen has declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, threatening to attack any ships involved, opening a new front in the US-Iran conflict amid efforts to push for a 10-day ceasefire.
July 21, 2569 at 08.28:XNUMX a.m., Reuters reported that The Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are supported by Iran, announced on Monday (July 20) that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. This marks the opening of a new front that could expand the conflict between the United States and Iran and increase the risk to global energy supplies and trade.
This development comes after the escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran, with the US Department of Defense confirming the deaths of two American soldiers in an attack on a base in Jordan last Friday. Remains believed to belong to another missing soldier were also found. Meanwhile, another soldier died in Iraq during an operation to recover a downed Iranian drone.
Following the Houthi announcement, the Saudi-led coalition stated it would retaliate with force and began providing security for cargo ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key oil export route for Saudi Arabia, after the Strait of Hormuz was heavily impacted by the conflict.
Despite the tense military situation, there are still signs of diplomatic efforts. Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that Mediating countries have offered several proposals to resolve the crisis, while a senior Iranian official told Reuters that a 10-day ceasefire was proposed to pave the way for peace talks, although no further details were released.
Following the Houthi blockade, global oil prices initially rose before weakening on hopes that diplomatic efforts might defuse the situation. However, insurance premiums for shipping goods through the Red Sea increased due to security risks.
Previously, Iran had pressured the Houthi rebels to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait if the United States continued to attack Iran's energy infrastructure. Analysts estimate that a full closure of the strait would reduce global oil supply by about 7%, as most of Saudi Arabia's oil could not be exported. The war in the Persian Gulf has already reduced global oil supply by approximately 10%.
in the statement Houthi specify that This naval blockade is immediately enforced under the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," in retaliation for what is considered an unjust blockade of Yemen by Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, the conflict continued to escalate, by... U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) specify that A new wave of attacks against targets in Iran has been launched. while President Donald Trump has affirmed that he will respond strongly to the deaths of U.S. soldiers. According to Truth Social: "Every time Iran kills an American soldier, they will pay back many times over."
side Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed Two oil tankers exploded after attempting to sail through an unsafe route in the Strait of Hormuz, although the incident has not yet been confirmed by independent sources. In addition The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) It was also reported that: Another ship was attacked by an unknown object off the coast of Oman.
In Iran, explosions were reported in several cities, including Tabriz, Shabahar, and Bandar Mahshahr, resulting in at least one death. IRGC specify thatIran has fired missiles at US military bases and assets in Jordan, Kuwait, and Syria. Meanwhile, Bahrain and Kuwait have activated their air defense systems to intercept Iranian drones that have violated their airspace.
refer : www.reuters.com
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