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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
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The conflict in Yemen has escalated with intensified fighting between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, including Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis have made gains along the Red Sea coast, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping route near a major U.S. military base in Djibouti.
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Your operations around Red Sea shipping and Middle East logistics face rising risk as Houthis expand control near vital trade routes and Saudi border zones. Prepare for potential disruptions and shifting alliances impacting regional security and energy flows.
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