A large cargo ship bound for Saudi Arabia was turned back by Houthi rebels in Yemen, one of six vessels that reversed course as the Iran-aligned group began enforcing its announced

A large cargo ship bound for Saudi Arabia was turned back by Houthi rebels in Yemen, one of six vessels that reversed course as the Iran-aligned group began enforcing its announced Red Sea blockade, according to ship-tracking data and analysis. Link Ships bound for Saudi Arabia turn around in sign of new Red Sea blockade Naval restrictions announced by the Iran-backed Houthi militia have raised concerns that a widening war could add to the economic turmoil caused by oil shipping disruptions.

Localisation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Source: The Washington Post
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:30:01 GMT