Iran-backed Houthis declare blockade of Red Sea oil route, threatening new front war
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-07-21 05:57 UTC+10:00
Section: World / Middle East
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Dubai/Riyadh: Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the US in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies and trade beyond the Gulf.
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