Pakistan, July 20 -- Yemen's Houthi group, Ansar Allah, announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, increasing tensions in the region. The group said the decision was a response to what it described as Saudi restrictions on Yemen. The announcement raised concerns over regional maritime security.

According to Houthi spokespersons, the group has declared a blockade against Saudi maritime routes. They said the move was linked to Saudi Arabia's alleged blockade of Yemen. No independent confirmation of the announced blockade was immediately available.

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