Saudi Arabia asks US to end Hormuz blockade amid worries of possible Houthi retaliation - WSJ
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-15 00:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Financial Markets
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Saudi Arabia is pressing the United States to end its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, according to a The Wall Street Journal report published on Tuesday. The report said Riyadh fears the standoff could trigger a broader regional escalation, including threats to Red Sea shipping routes and Saudi oil exports.
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