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Houthi offensive intensifies against Saudi oil and Bab el-Mandeb

The Houthi offensive against Saudi Arabia and its oil infrastructure is reportedly intensifying, while the group consolidates positions near the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Saudi Arabia is seeking partners to protect its oil interests.

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Threats to Saudi oil and control of a major maritime chokepoint could disrupt energy supplies and widen the regional war.

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  1. L'Arabia Saudita in fiamme, i miliziani Houthi consolidano le posizioni sullo Stretto di Bab el-Mandeb ↗greenreport.it · Recorded source date: Sep 15, 2026, 3:16 PM UTC

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