Houthis Declare Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabiaby Ship & Bunker News TeamThe Houthi threat adds to maritime security concerns in the Middle East. File Image / PixabayYemen's Houthi movement on Monday announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over shipping through the Red Sea. “The Yemeni Armed Forces declare a maritime embargo against the criminal Saudi enemy, based on the equation of 'an eye for an eye,' effective immediately upon the issuance of this statement," he said. “We affirm the right of our great people to respond to the blockade with a blockade, and to respond to all escalation with all escalation, thus solidifying this equation.” Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition said it has begun implementing measures to protect commercial ships passing the Bal al-Mandab Strait.