Houthis impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, with audio recording of orders to Saudi ships emerging

Shia channels are circulating an audio recording from a ship's communication network, which they claim features Houthi forces instructing Saudi vessels to turn back, as part of the naval blockade imposed today, according to reports.

According to Shia channels, the Houthi movement has imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia today. The channels are circulating an audio recording from a ship's communication network, in which Houthi forces are allegedly heard instructing Saudi vessels to turn back. The blockade and the recording have not been independently verified.

4 developments

1. 44 minutes ago · 15:52 · 21 JulLatest

   Two oil tankers reversed course in Red Sea following Houthi threats.

2. 14:10 · 21 Jul

   Houthis sent direct email warnings to shipping companies regarding Saudi ports.

3. 20:34 · 20 Jul

   Analysis claims blockade threatens Saudi oil exports and the Neom project.

• Strong20:44 · 18 JunReport: Three Saudi oil tankers with 6 million barrels cross Strait of Hormuz
• Strong20:03 · 13 JulHouthis threaten to strike Saudi oil facilities, warn of 'short time' for Riyadh to lift blockade
• Developing20 hours ago · 20:14 · 20 JulHouthi military spokesman declared naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
• Developing12:46 · 21 JunAbu Saleh's Arab Desk: 12 Iranian oil tankers en route to China, two more loading

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