Yemen’s Houthi movement announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia on Monday, according to a statement by military spokesman Yahya Saree. The Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, aims to halt all ships traveling to and from Saudi ports. This maritime embargo is the latest escalation in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition supporting the Yemeni government. The move follows previous Houthi threats and attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities and shipping lanes. The Houthis have not specified the duration of the blockade or the conditions for its removal. This development raises concerns about potential disruptions to global trade and further instability in the region. It remains unclear how Saudi Arabia will respond to the declared blockade.