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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
BBC NewsSaturday, July 25, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
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US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
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BBC News published: Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
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