Houthis say they don't seek to close key Bab al-Mandeb Strait
- Posted on July 24, 2026
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Houthis say they don't seek to close key Bab al-Mandeb Strait
A Houthi spokesman said Friday that the rebels were not blocking traffic through the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, after they declared a maritime embargo this week on their foe Saudi Arabia. Despite the Houthi threats and course changes, traffic continues in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which has been key to Saudi exports after passage through Hormuz became fraught.
