21-07-2026 14:06 via nytimes.com

Houthis Threaten to Block Saudi Ships in Red Sea

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen rallied on Monday after it said it would block Saudi ships in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.

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