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Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates

Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates
NYT World Monday 17 August 2026, 15:16 UTC By Ismaeel Naar 1 min read
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Flames and smoke rising from the port of Mokha in Yemen on Friday. The Houthis have bombarded the city with drones and missiles n recent weeks.

Flames and smoke rising from the port of Mokha in Yemen on Friday. The Houthis have bombarded the city with drones and missiles n recent weeks.
Saudi (ORG) Red Sea Violence Escalates Flames (ORG) Mokha (LOCATION) Yemen (LOCATION)
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