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Saudi Arabia Declares Mecca a 'Red Line' After Alleged Houthi Attack
Saudi Arabia accused Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca, Islam's holiest city, declaring it a "red line" in their escalating conflict. The Houthis denied targeting the site, while the incident underscores tensions in the Red Sea region affecting global oil supplies.
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Left-leaning outlets emphasize the Houthis' denial of the attack and frame the conflict as connected to the broader Iran-U.S. regional tensions, noting the escalation threatens oil supplies and regional stability without indicating immediate military response.