# Paul Craig Roberts: Breaking: Yemen Announces Naval Blockade Against Saudi Arabia

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-07-21T01:56:47+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dialogue-works/episodes/paul-craig-roberts-breaking-yemen-announces-naval-blockade-a
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## Resource

An in-depth analysis of the escalating Middle East conflict, covering Yemen's maritime blockade threats against Saudi Arabia and Iran's defiance of the ongoing siege. The discussion critiques Iran's strategy of engaging in a tit-for-tat conflict with the US rather than directly targeting Israel, arguing this allows Israel to avoid the costs of war. It also highlights the risks of relying on closing the Strait of Hormuz, as the US could segment global oil markets or operate from distant aircraft carriers. Ultimately, the conversation warns that this conflict risks spiraling out of control, drawing parallels to Ukraine, and suggests the broader US strategic goal may be to isolate China by controlling regional energy flows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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