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Saudi Arabia intercepts six Houthi missiles as oil prices spike and France pledges defense support

Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthis, targeting the cities of Taif and Yanbu. The attacks pushed oil prices to a one-week high due to fears of supply disruptions. France pledged to send military assets to protect the Yanbu oil terminal, while Saudi Arabia coordinated with the US and other allies. The Houthis claimed the strikes targeted Riyadh and Aramco facilities, though no casualties were confirmed in Saudi Arabia.

10 days ago•Source: The Guardian

Europe’s Tightrope: Navigating the Saudi–UAE Rift and its Global Spillovers

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37.605 min•8 months ago

Europe’s Tightrope: Navigating the Saudi–UAE Rift and its Global Spillovers

The ECFR piece argues that the Saudi–UAE rupture signals a broader Gulf strategic competition that will shape Europe’s security and economic interests. Europe should avoid becoming a battleground by balancing ties with both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, while pushing for de‑risked infrastructure, maritime security in the Red Sea, accountability on war crimes in Sudan, and practical bilateral engagement through the EU’s Strategic Partnership with both states to safeguard trade, technology access, and regional stability.

via European Council on Foreign Relations

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