Iran pressuring Houthis to attack Red Sea tankers, officials say
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“Iran pressuring Houthis to attack Red Sea ships, European officials say”
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“Iran is pushing the Houthis to prepare for a renewed campaign against Red Sea shipping, contingent upon any further escalation by the US in its war on the Islamic Republic, according to European officials familiar with the matter”
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“Leaders of the Yemen-based Houthis, a militant group backed by Iran, are weighing options for more aggressive action after launching ballistic missiles at Israel, the people said, asking not to be named discussing sensitive matters”
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“In an announcement on Saturday, the Houthis said they would continue military operations until US-Israeli attacks on Iran and its proxy groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, cease”
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“They specifically did not say they would target tankers or other vessels transiting the Red Sea”
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“US and Saudi Arabian officials have told European allies they believe the group wants to avoid further escalation and attacks on American and Saudi assets for now, the people said”
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“A spokesperson for the Saudi government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. White House spokespeople did not immediately comment on the matter”
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