The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement has intensified political rhetoric against Saudi Arabia, drawing parallels between Riyadh and the late Jeffrey Epstein, as the group solidifies its naval blockade against the kingdom.
The comments emerged during a large public gathering in Sana'a, where hundreds of thousands of residents rallied in support of the armed forces despite heavy rainfall.
This political escalation coincides with the ongoing naval blockade declared by Houthi rebels earlier this week.
The military spokesperson, Yahya Saria, announced the blockade on Monday, marking a significant step up in regional hostilities.
The combination of diplomatic provocation and physical restriction of maritime access increases the risk premium for energy and shipping markets.
The blockade directly threatens commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, critical chokepoints for global oil and container traffic.