Between Hope and Fear: Yemenis React to Houthi Blockade on Saudi Arabia The Houthis' decision to impose a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia has sparked a mix of emotions in Yemen, from hope among some Houthi supporters to fear and anxiety among others.
While the rebels claim this move is aimed at defending their country's sovereignty against what they see as Saudi aggression, many civilians remain skeptical about the motivations behind it.
The latest development does not come as a surprise for those who have been following the conflict in Yemen.