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The News
According to Al Jazeera, King Salman blamed the Houthis for carrying out terrorist attacks on Mecca in a rare statement.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this statement reflects Saudi Arabia's growing concern over the repeated attacks from the Houthis. In a broader context, continued attacks on critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia strain relations between the two countries and complicate diplomatic efforts for peace in Yemen.
