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Saudi Arabia seeks US strikes on Yemen as Houthis hold Bab el-Mandeb

Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking American strikes against Yemen, while the Houthis are described as controlling the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Washington has rejected the request.

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The confrontation involves a strategically vital maritime chokepoint and could threaten regional security and shipping if it escalates.

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  1. Riad cere lovituri americane în Yemen. Washington refuză. Houthi ocupa Bab el-Mandeb ↗adevarul.ro · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 8:02 AM UTC

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