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Houthis turn ships away from Saudi ports
Washington Post··23 Jul
Houthi forces declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia from July 20, and seven vessels U-turned near Bab el-Mandeb, the Washington Post reported. They included the Liu Jiang Kou vehicle carrier originally bound for Jeddah. The manoeuvres signal a renewed attempt to disrupt Red Sea commerce targeting Saudi terminals. Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia from July 20.
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What It Means For You
- Houthi maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia began July 20 near Bab el-Mandeb.
- Seven vessels U-turned, including the Liu Jiang Kou vehicle carrier bound for Jeddah.
- Red Sea shipping delays can raise freight costs for goods routed via Saudi ports.
What's Happening
- Houthis declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia from July 20.
- Seven ships reversed course near Bab el-Mandeb, the Washington Post reported.
- The Liu Jiang Kou vehicle carrier abandoned its Jeddah route among the U-turns.
Red Sea Embargo Widens
- Houthi Red Sea attacks have intermittently disrupted global shipping since 2023.
- Saudi port traffic is economically sensitive for imports and Hajj logistics.
- The embargo adds pressure alongside separate Hormuz tensions involving Iran.
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