Saudi Arabia voices 'strongest condemnation' of Houthi maritime blockade
- Houthi militia imposing a maritime blockade on the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia condemned Houthi threats of a maritime blockade, which could impact the kingdom's oil exports and ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
- Houthi threats to impose a naval blockade.
- Saudi Arabia's strong condemnation of the statements.
- Potential impact on Saudi oil exports and shipping routes.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday condemned an announcement by Yemen’s Houthis of a maritime blockade of the kingdom, as the rebels threatened the top oil exporter’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
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In a statement the Gulf monarchy’s foreign ministry said it “expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the statements made by the so-called military spokesman of the Houthi militia… imposing a maritime blockade on the Kingdom,” adding that Riyadh “continues to support the brotherly Yemeni people and their legitimate government”.
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