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Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

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Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global…

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:42:46 UTC.

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  1. Middle East live: Houthi rebels deny Saudi claim of drone attack on Mecca

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  5. Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

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