The Houthis are endangering navigational traffic in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. Their naval blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea is ultra vires under international law. This appears to be an act of desperation by the Yemeni militia as it seeks to settle scores amidst regional warfare. Thus, the Houthis' attack on two Saudi oil tankers is condemnable and must be halted immediately. Reportedly, one of the vessels is on fire after being hit by cruise and ballistic missiles. The strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, is a critical........

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