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Houthi Advances and Saudi Energy Attacks Intensify Red Sea Disruption

Iran-aligned Houthi forces captured territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and launched drone attacks on Saudi military and pipeline facilities, adding to threats facing global shipping and energy supplies.
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