Arab Coalition Takes Action Against Houthi Blockade Threat

The Houthi rebels in Yemen had threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. In response, the Saudi-led Arab coalition announced that it would provide security for ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The coalition's spokesperson stated that any response to the Houthi threat would be strong and decisive.

The coalition's joint forces command has ordered the protection of coalition ships passing through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The response to the Houthi threats against these ships will be strong and decisive.

The Houthis had previously announced that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in retaliation for the coalition's blockade of Yemeni ports and airports.