Houthis declare Saudi blockade as Iran war escalates | DW News

As tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to ripple across the Middle East, Yemen's Houthis are threatening a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait. Is this a response to recent tensions with Riyadh, an attempt to strengthen the group's position at home, or part of a broader escalation involving Iran's regional allies? Joining us with their analysis are Nadwa Al-Dawsari and Baraa Shiban.

Chapters: 0:00 A new, dangerous phase in the Iran war? 1:13 Houthi rebels threaten Saudi blockade 3:05 Saudi Arabia's central role as key US ally  5:10 Houthis: Iran's puppet or independent? 7:40 US airstrikes on Yemen 10:03 How will Saudi Arabia react? 11:25 What would a Houthi blockade look like? 13:20 Final question: A war on multiple fronts?

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