The account displayed a suspension notice citing violations of X rules after it had attracted more than 121,000 followers. The platform provided no immediate additional explanation for the decision. According to Arab Times, Saree had routinely posted announcements of Houthi military operations, including strikes on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and actions against Saudi Arabia along with forces aligned with Yemen’s internationally recognized government.
Arab Times reported that the Houthis have relied on social media as a primary outlet for disseminating statements, footage and claims tied to their activities across the region. The suspension marks the latest restriction on the group’s online presence. Mehr News Agency documented a previous suspension of Saree’s account in April 2022 without an official comment from the company at the time.
The Jerusalem Post reported a further suspension of the spokesman’s account in April 2025, after which Houthi officials said they were working to restore the main profile while operating backups. A Kharon analysis published in April 2025 found that Houthi-linked networks have continued to leverage Western social media platforms for propaganda dissemination despite moderation challenges and policy prohibitions on terrorist content. The group has adapted by using affiliated media organizations to maintain visibility.
According to the Council on Foreign Relations global conflict tracker, the Houthis initiated attacks on Red Sea shipping in November 2023 in protest of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, prompting U.S.-led naval responses and further regional entanglement. The U.S. Maritime Administration documented more than 100 separate Houthi attacks on commercial vessels from that period through October 2025, affecting shipping interests from more than 60 nations and resulting in sunk ships along with mariner casualties. Recent actions have included a missile strike on a cargo ship that killed six people on August 11, the tracker noted.
Reuters shipping data indicated that daily transits through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait fell to as few as 11 vessels on some days in July 2026 following Houthi strikes on Saudi oil facilities, remaining well below the pre-crisis average of roughly 75 crossings. The sustained disruptions have compounded pressures on global supply chains even as overall attack frequency declined in 2026 after ceasefires took hold in related conflicts. Arab Times observed that the latest platform measure coincides with the group’s ongoing reliance on digital channels to publicize its operations.
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