A new threat by Yemen’s Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk

Yemen’s Houthi rebels declared a blockade of Saudi Arabia, targeting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to retaliate against the kingdom’s blockade and an airport attack in Sanaa. They claim to have rerouted six ships and plan to use naval mines, explosive-laden boats, and drones to disrupt Saudi-linked shipping, potentially straining global trade and oil supplies.