Former ambassador on Saudi-Yemeni push to retake control of Red Sea shipping lanes

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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, about the new military offensive launched by Saudi Arabia and Yemeni forces against the Iran-backed Houthis.

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  • Reported by NPR and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:50:02 UTC.

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  1. Israeli ambassador to Australia says he hopes for return to ‘traditional friendship’ on October 7 anniversary eve

  2. Yemen presidency announces military drive to retake all Houthi territory

  3. Former German intelligence chief arrested over allegations of 'spying out state secrets'

  4. Former ambassador on Saudi-Yemeni push to retake control of Red Sea shipping lanes

  5. Germany arrests former domestic intelligence chief over alleged spying

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