Event Brief
Houthis deny closing Bab al-Mandeb, cite naval blockade
Filed: Jul 24, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Summary: The Iran-aligned Houthis say they have established a naval blockade of Saudi ships in the Red Sea, not closed Bab al-Mandeb.
WHO: Houthi militia
WHAT: Denies closing the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and says it has established a naval blockade of Saudi ships in the Red Sea
WHEN: Jul 24, 2026 at 11:48 AM ET
WHERE: Red Sea
WHY: The Houthis were responding to claims that they had closed the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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