{
  "id": 6959677,
  "title": "UK expresses ‘solidarity’ with Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/uk-expresses-solidarity-with-saudi-arabia-over-houthi-attacks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T17:04:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uk-expresses-solidarity-saudi-arabia-over-houthi-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The UK has expressed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia following attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to the Saudi foreign ministry, UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband made the statement during a phone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Miliband also affirmed Saudi Arabia's right to defend itself under international law.\n\nThe Houthi attacks have raised concerns about the security of a crucial Red Sea shipping route. According to PBS NewsHour, the rebels' advance threatens this route, while drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline. Iran is also disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.\n\nYemen's cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shaea Mohsen Al-Zandani, has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi territory and reaffirmed support for the Kingdom, according to Ajel English. The UK and Saudi Arabia have agreed to intensify joint efforts to ensure security and freedom of navigation in waterways, protecting global trade and supply chains.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iraq-appoints-new-maysan-operations-commander-after-attacks-targeting",
        "published": "2026-09-12T13:29:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia welcomes launch of Global Alliance for South-South and Triangular Cooperation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/saudi-arabia-welcomes-launch-of-global-alliance-for-south-south-and",
        "published": "2026-09-12T14:33:56.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}