Iran-backed Houthis declare maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia

ABC News Australia reports that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have declared an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the group will enforce the blockade against its 'criminal Saudi enemy,' effective immediately. The Houthis, a Yemen-based group with Iranian backing, have long been at odds with Saudi Arabia.

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