The Yemeni Armed Forces announced that eight Saudi oil tankers had been forced to reroute via the Cape of Good Hope after the enforcement of a maritime blockade on Saudi oil shipping under the "blockade for blockade" policy.
The Armed Forces also praised the Yemeni people for holding million-strong rallies despite heavy rainfall, describing the turnout as a demonstration of resilience and support for the national position.
They reaffirmed their commitment to continuing efforts to end the blockade imposed on Yemen and restore the country's rights, pledging to maintain their operations until those objectives are achieved.
The Yemeni Armed Forces later enforced a maritime ban on Saudi-linked shipping under the blockade-for-blockade strategy, while subsequent Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah Port and Kamaran Island were followed by Yemeni strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu, reflecting an escalating cycle of retaliation.
