Houthis set rules for maritime blockade and Saudi strikes
By The BriefBrief
Yemen’s Houthis said they have established three rules of engagement: countering Saudi restrictions with a maritime blockade, striking Saudi military deployments, and defending Yemen’s sovereignty. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said Houthi forces had targeted eight Saudi oil-related sites.
WHO:Yahya Saree and Yemen’s Houthis
WHAT:Houthi officials outlined rules of engagement and said Houthi forces targeted eight Saudi oil-related sites.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 10:37 AM ET
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The remarks were a response to Saudi restrictions and military deployments, which the Houthis said they would counter under their stated rules of engagement.
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