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Yemeni armed forces declare full naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
20 JUL 2026 · 1415Z
Tehran, IRNA – Yemen’s armed forces announce the immediate implementation of a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, in retaliation for nearly 12 years of land, sea, and air siege imposed on Yemen.
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