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Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage

Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
BBC World Thursday 23 July 2026, 17:06 UTC 1 min read
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The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.

The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
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