Houthis hit Saudi Arabia, Iran makes demands in Strait of Hormuz talks and Dubai foils gold smuggling plot

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Houthi attacks injure 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia and kill dozens of government troops in Yemen, as Riyadh pledges to strengthen security co-operation with regional allies. We also examine Tehran’s push for sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan expressing hope that progress on maritime…

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Houthis hit Saudi Arabia, Iran makes demands in Strait of Hormuz talks and Dubai foils gold smuggling plot

The Houthi militant group attacked southern Saudi Arabia, injuring 11 civilians and killing dozens of government troops, while Saudi Arabia pledged to enhance security cooperation with regional allies. Tehran has been pushing for sanctions relief in exchange for toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, with Pakistan expressing optimism that progress on maritime routes could lead to renewed US-Iran peace talks.

Additionally, a deadly bus explosion occurred near Damascus, and Dubai Customs successfully thwarted a sophisticated attempt to smuggle 24-carat gold through the city's international airport. The UAE has also introduced new excise tax rules for vape liquids, set to take effect next month.

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