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Saudi crown prince seeks Egypt’s backing as Houthi attacks rattle Red Sea oil routes

  • Saudi crown prince met Egypt’s president seeking political backing as Houthi attacks and a damaged pipeline threaten Saudi oil exports and push up global oil prices.
  • Houthis seized the port of Mokha and islands near the Bab el‑Mandeb, raising the risk of blocking a key Red Sea shipping route and disrupting Suez Canal traffic.
  • The renewed fighting has caused heavy civilian casualties and large-scale displacement, while regional allies remain divided over a military response.
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