US in contact with Saudi Arabia over Houthi threats

US in contact with Saudi Arabia over Houthi threats US Secretary Marco Rubio stated that the US is in contact with Saudi Arabia over the Houthi naval blockade declared against the Kingdom. "We've been engaged with the Saudis a nuber of times over the last week in regards to that threat. It's not a new threat, but it's one that manifested itself in the past," Rubio said.