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Saudis planning offensive to break grip of Houthis on Red Sea chokehold

Times of Israel2 October 2026, 21:49 UTCYemen

Regional and Western officials say campaign will be led by Yemeni ground forces overseen by Riyadh, which will provide air support; Pakistan yet to decide whether to send troops The post Saudis planning offensive to break grip of Houthis on Red Sea chokehold appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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