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  "id": 7141463,
  "title": "Analysis-Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/analysis-houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T17:46:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/analysis-houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-uncomfortable-choice"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Houthi capture of Yemen's Red Sea coastline has shifted the balance of power in the Gulf, strengthening Iran's position. According to Al-Monitor, this development has created a difficult choice for Saudi Arabia and its neighbours: either absorb increasing costs or seek accommodation with Tehran. The Houthis' new position overlooking Bab el-Mandeb, a crucial shipping artery, has opened a second pressure point that threatens Saudi oil exports.\n\nIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed a desire to \"turn the page\" with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as reported by Hindustan Times - World News. Pezeshkian met with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, and the two countries have set aside their differences to facilitate a joint declaration. Iran and Gulf states, along with Iraq, are also set to discuss an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz in Oman.\n\nMeanwhile, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson has claimed that Israel's strategic goal in launching a war on Iran was to weaken Gulf states and expand its regional influence, as reported by Middle East Eye. Carlson alleged that Israel aimed to reshape the regional balance of power and pave the way for its own hegemony. Bahrain, a Gulf Cooperation Council member, has stated it will not participate in an upcoming meeting to discuss regional security.",
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        "title": "Ex-Qatari PM: Direct Iran talks needed, Gulf must stand firm on Saudi security",
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        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Iran is set to unveil temporary Hormuz agreement to Gulf nations on Monday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/iran-is-set-to-unveil-temporary-hormuz-agreement-to-gulf-nations-on",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/oman-says-hormuz-talks-with-iran-gulf-states-postponed",
        "published": "2026-09-13T21:38:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable-choice",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/oman-says-hormuz-talks-with-iran-gulf-states-postponed-7191518",
        "published": "2026-09-13T22:52:06.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/oman-says-hormuz-talks-with-iran-gulf-states-postponed-7196746",
        "published": "2026-09-13T23:30:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Houthis' Yemen advance leaves Gulf states with uncomfortable choice",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/houthis-yemen-advance-leaves-gulf-states-with-uncomfortable-choice-7202995",
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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."
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