G7 urges Houthis to halt Saudi strikes amid Red Sea offensive

G7 leaders called on Iran-backed Houthis to stop strikes on Saudi Arabia, as the Houthis staged an offensive in recent weeks to seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, threatening global trade and pushing up energy prices. The conflict has opened a second Middle East front following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, adding to energy market turmoil.

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

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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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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 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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