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  "id": 17864902,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/saudi-arabia-us-discuss-regional-de-escalation-efforts-amid-houthi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T22:28:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-913631"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed strategic defense cooperation and efforts to contain regional tensions during a phone call on Monday, according to Middle East Eye. The Jerusalem Post reported that the discussions also focused on containing tensions resulting from continued Houthi attacks on the kingdom.\n\nIn the southern Jazan region, Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence announced that a security threat had passed following an alert issued through the National Early Warning Platform, the Daily Times reported. The Civil Defence used the social media platform X to urge residents to follow safety instructions and avoid gatherings.\n\nIn response to the regional situation, UK Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty described Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and infrastructure as unacceptable and pledged continued support for allies. Additionally, the Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, expressed India's solidarity with the kingdom and condemned attacks targeting energy and civilian infrastructure, according to the Saudi Gazette.",
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