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Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway - AP News

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**Summary:** Yemen's Houthis threaten to block Saudi shipping at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key Red Sea gateway. **Why It Matters:** This development underscores ongoing tensions between Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia in the region. The blockade could disrupt maritime traffic and potentially escalate regional instability.

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