Houthis Declare Naval Blockade on Saudi Arabia as Strait of Hormuz Stays Blocked

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on July 22, 2026. With the Strait of Hormuz already blocked, Saudi oil exports now depend on a single overland pipeline corridor to the Red Sea. The move opens a second front in the disruption of Gulf energy flows. Brent crude rose to $92.09 per barrel.