Houthis threaten to expand attacks in Indian Ocean

Brigadier General Yahya Saree's statement about extending the zone of attack to "ships linked to Israel" is only the first step, according to Al-Akhbar, which quotes the Houthis' representative in Yemen, Ali al-Qahoum.

In a televised speech on March 14 night, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi pledged to keep developing his group’s military strength. He said they’ll stop shipping in the Indian Ocean near southern Africa until the Gaza blockade is lifted and the Israeli war ends.

During a rally in Sanaa, the group’s military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, also stated that Houthis are seeking to ban Israeli ships from the Indian Ocean.

Al-Qahoum threatened that "in the future, not only Israeli but also American and British ships will not be allowed to pass there, due to the intensification of hostilities in Gaza and the situation in the region".