Yemen Armed Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree announced on Monday in a video statement that they have launched a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. Saree described this move as retaliation under the "eye for an eye" principle and a response to the unjust siege on Yemen.
The Yemeni army spokesperson stressed that the blockade decision is a legitimate right of defense. Saree said the Yemeni army is fully prepared for any scenario and warned Saudi Arabia to avoid any misstep.
This development came after mutual attacks last week between Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition. Strikes on Sanaa International Airport and Abha Airport in Saudi Arabia had reached a level threatening the ceasefire that has been in place since 2022.