On July 20, 2026, local time, the Houthis issued a statement announcing the immediate imposition of a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi Arabia's “unjust and oppressive siege” that has lasted nearly 12 years. The statement stressed that the Houthis have the right to respond to the blockade with a blockade and respond to any escalation with a comprehensive escalation. The Houthis are fully prepared to respond “comprehensively and decisively” to any reckless Saudi act.

On July 20, 2026, local time, the Houthis issued a statement announcing the immediate imposition of a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia in response to Saudi Arabia's “unjust and oppressive siege” that has lasted nearly 12 years. The statement stressed that the Houthis have the right to respond to the blockade with a blockade and respond to any escalation with a comprehensive escalation. The Houthis are fully prepared to respond “comprehensively and decisively” to any reckless Saudi act.