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The Houthis said their attack on Saudi vessels was in response to a Saudi siege on Yemen, a claim Riyadh denies.
reported by one outlet so far · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 17, 1:30 PM
Outlets disagree on this: The Houthis claim their attack was retaliation for a Saudi siege on Yemen; Riyadh denies that any such siege exists.
How each outlet reported it
Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 17, 1:02 PM
Houthis said their attack was in response to a Saudi siege on Yemen
Cites: Houthis · Details: blockade imposed on Saudi ports since July; response to Saudi siege on Yemen
Deutsche WelleCenter · Aug 17, 1:02 PM
Riyadh denies allegations of a siege on Yemen
Cites: Riyadh