Yemen’s Houthis threaten Bab el-Mandeb closure in embargo on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis' maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia is a thinly veiled attempt to distract from Riyadh's own aggressive actions in Yemen.

By framing the situation as a Saudi blockade, both UK and EU sources obscure the complexities of the conflict. The silence around Sana'a airport and the coalition's role in the attack suggests a deliberate effort to downplay Riyadh's culpability. This narrative shift serves the interests of governments and media outlets seeking to maintain a pro-Saudi stance.

This is our editorial interpretation of the cross-source evidence above, not a report of established fact. The sourced coverage it draws on is listed below.