Houthi forces in Yemen have sanctioned 64 international shipping companies for allegedly breaching a maritime blockade on Israel, declaring their fleets banned from key regional waters, reported Saint Petersburg PortNews.
The Houthi-run Higher Organising Committee for Coordination (HOCC) said the firms were warned in advance that docking at Israeli ports would result in penalties. Despite these alerts, the companies proceeded, prompting the houthis to impose sweeping restrictions.
The sanctioned fleets are now barred from operating in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The HOCC stated that vessels from these firms may be targeted by Yemeni armed forces wherever accessible.
The group stressed that the sanctions apply irrespective of the companies??nationalities. It warned that future violations would trigger similar actions, and firms ignoring prior warnings would be held fully accountable.
The move is part of the Houthis??broader campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to halt its military operations and blockade of Gaza. The militia claims the sanctions are designed to disrupt Israeli maritime trade and prompt international intervention.
The announcement coincides with rising regional tensions, as the Houthis escalate their military stance and declare a new phase in their blockade strategy. They have urged global shipping firms to cut ties with Israel to avoid becoming targets.
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The Houthi-run Higher Organising Committee for Coordination (HOCC) said the firms were warned in advance that docking at Israeli ports would result in penalties. Despite these alerts, the companies proceeded, prompting the houthis to impose sweeping restrictions.
The sanctioned fleets are now barred from operating in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea. The HOCC stated that vessels from these firms may be targeted by Yemeni armed forces wherever accessible.
The group stressed that the sanctions apply irrespective of the companies??nationalities. It warned that future violations would trigger similar actions, and firms ignoring prior warnings would be held fully accountable.
The move is part of the Houthis??broader campaign aimed at pressuring Israel to halt its military operations and blockade of Gaza. The militia claims the sanctions are designed to disrupt Israeli maritime trade and prompt international intervention.
The announcement coincides with rising regional tensions, as the Houthis escalate their military stance and declare a new phase in their blockade strategy. They have urged global shipping firms to cut ties with Israel to avoid becoming targets.
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