Houthi rebels impose naval blockade on Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia.

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This move threatens maritime traffic in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

The United States is monitoring the situation, fearing regional escalation.

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Ce blocus aggrave les tensions dans une région déjà instable et menace les approvisionnements énergétiques mondiaux via le détroit de Bab el-Mandeb.

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