Houthi top diplomat cites 'common ground' with Iran amid sweeping Red Sea gains

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Houthi top diplomat cites 'common ground' with Iran amid sweeping Red Sea gains

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Abdulwahid Abu Ras, Acting Foreign Minister of the Houthi administration, highlighted concerns about Saudi Arabia fueling fears of a Red Sea closure amid the Houthis' territorial gains. This reflects rising tensions in the strategically vital Red Sea region.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Acting Foreign Minister of the Houthi-led administration Abdulwahid Abu Ras said concerns over a potential closure of the Red Sea are being fueled by Saudi Arabia.

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