The naval blockade has become conveniently modish, particularly when it comes to narrow straits of water where heavy international traffic and cargo pass through. The measure is intended to counter the Saudi blockade of ports and airports in the Houthi-controlled area of north-western Yemen. Any vessels carrying Saudi cargo "may be subject to targeting in any location within the operational reach of the Yemeni Armed Forces." The ties to those three countries do not necessarily exempt other shipping; all are potentially netted by the blockade. The US was "not finished at all" regarding the war, while Iran had not "seen anything yet.