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G7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

The Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to take over Yemen's entire Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices up.

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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War NYTimes – World
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The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and retaliation threats

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Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian cities and energy facilities injured 73 people and caused fires at oil installations, prompting Saudi vows of retaliation and a G7 call for the Houthis to halt strikes; the Houthis' recent offensive to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast is threatening global trade and pushing energy prices higher.

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G7 leaders called on the Houthis to halt strikes on Saudi Arabia, and the Houthis' Red Sea coast offensive emerged as a new threat to global trade.

In this event Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War Earlier coverage
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G7 leaders call on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia

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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at WarNYTimes – World
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Why the Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia Are Back at War

The conflict has opened a second front in the Middle East after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, adding to global uncertainty and turmoil in energy markets.

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