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Iran-backed fighters in Yemen and Iraq are joining forces to threaten the Gulf, officials say
- Houthis helped Iraqi militias plan a major swarm drone attack on Saudi oil facilities, showing tighter coordination among Iran-backed groups.
- Saudi and U.S. airstrikes killed dozens โ including Iraqi fighters, Iranian advisers and a Houthi official โ raising fears of wider escalation.
- Houthi attacks and a Red Sea blockade are disrupting oil shipping and pushing the region closer to a broader conflict.
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