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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Saudi Arabia faces fresh Red Sea threat as Houthi gains, pipeline shutdown rattle kingdom

Dubai: A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.

It's a nightmare scenario for Saudi Arabia, and it has sent jitters through global markets.

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