In July, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. bombed Iran-backed militias in Iraq after drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities were attributed to Yemen's Houthi rebels. Regional officials confirmed that the Houthis assisted in planning these attacks, marking a new level of coordination among Iranian allies. The Houthis have also declared a blockade against Saudi shipping in the Red Sea, escalating tensions and threatening critical trade routes.
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