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US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
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AI-generatedThe US Embassy in Yemen challenged Houthi claims that a Saudi-led blockade is restricting access to the country. Using data from the UN, the embassy confirmed that hundreds of commercial ships delivered millions of tonnes of essential cargo, primarily food, to Houthi-controlled ports. However, the article notes that recent fighting has worsened the humanitarian crisis, particularly in the besieged city of Taiz.
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- The US Embassy refuted Houthi assertions that a Saudi-led blockade is preventing goods from entering Yemen.
- UN data confirms that 272 commercial vessels delivered cargo to Houthi-controlled ports between January and September 2026.
- Food deliveries were substantial, with March recording the highest volume of food discharged at the ports.
- The US Embassy accused the Houthis of blocking aid from reaching hospitals and water stations in the besieged city of Taiz.
- The UN has warned that recent conflict has severely deteriorated the humanitarian situation across Yemen.
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