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Saudi diplomat says Iran encourages Houthi escalation of attacks on the kingdom

Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom.

15 October 2026Live

Sources

The Seattle Times. https://www.seattletimes.com/business/saudi-diplomat-says-iran-encourages-houthi-escalation-of-attacks-on-the-kingdom/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all

Iran’s government is encouraging the recent escalation in attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, according to a top diplomat for the kingdom.

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