‘Blockade for Blockade’: Yemen Imposes Maritime Ban on Saudi Arabia

Yemen announced an immediate maritime navigation ban on Saudi Arabia, citing Riyadh’s continued blockade and warning of further escalation.
Key Developments
Yemen’s Armed Forces announced an immediate ban on maritime navigation to Saudi Arabia.
Sanaa said the measure responds to nearly 12 years of Saudi-led blockade and attacks.
Yemeni officials warned that any further Saudi escalation would trigger a broader response.
Mohammed Abdulsalam said Riyadh had ignored repeated opportunities to lift the blockade.
The announcement follows mass demonstrations supporting the “blockade for blockade” policy.







