Yemen's Houthi Rebels Have Been Threatening To Help Iran Close a Key Waterway. They Are Now Targeting Saudi Arabia

Source: International Business Times

Yemen's Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia on Monday. Getty Images Yemen's Houthi rebels, allies of Iran, declared a maritime embargo of Saudi Arabia on Monday. The group said the decision is based on the "equation of 'an eye for an eye'" and will "respond to all escalation with all escalation, thus solidifying this equation.