Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

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Middle East: Iran war exposes limits of US power

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Saudi Arabia's crown prince has sought support from Egypt's president as attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels intensify, impacting Saudi shipping and infrastructure. These attacks have contributed to a surge in global oil prices, highlighting regional tensions and the limits of US influence in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that have helped drive a surge in global oil prices. France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi tells us more.

World Security Conflict Politics Markets Commodities Energy Shipping Saudi Arabia Houthi rebels oil prices Middle East shipping attacks regional conflict geopolitics

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