Riyadh, July (پاکستان پوائنٹ نیوز 21 يوليو 2026ء) The claims regarding the closure of Yemeni ports and airports fall under Houthi fallacies and escalations against the Yemeni Government and neighboring countries. This Houthi blockade narrative is false. During the first half of 2026, more than 300 commercial vessels entered the ports of Hodeida, Salif, and Ras Isa carrying foodstuffs, goods, oil, and construction materials. The Houthi militia are the ones who caused the closure of Sana'a International Airport, destroyed the Yemenia Airways fleet, and refused all initiatives to resume flights to and from the airport.
The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has initiated the implementation of protection measures for Coalition vessels transiting through Bab al-Mandab Strait. All Houthi threats against transiting vessels will be dealt with swiftly and firmly, as such threats are a blatant violation of international law and fall under acts of maritime piracy.”
