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How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area.

Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia.

But the military moves also endanger Egypt.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:56:00 UTC.

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Sources

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