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  "id": 7266865,
  "title": "Korea condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for immediate halt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/korea-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-calls-for-immediate-halt-7266865",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20260914/korea-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-calls-for-immediate-halt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Korean foreign ministry has strongly condemned recent attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen against civilian and economic targets in Saudi Arabia. The Iranian-backed Houthi group has intensified strikes on Saudi Arabia since last week, employing missiles and drones against cities and energy infrastructure. These assaults have resulted in numerous injuries and caused fires and operational disruptions at some energy facilities, according to international media accounts.\n\nIn a formal statement, the Korean ministry expressed deep regret over the Houthi attacks that inflicted civilian casualties in southern Saudi Arabia. The ministry explicitly stated that any action targeting civilians and civilian facilities, as well as measures that jeopardize freedom and safety at sea, are completely unjustifiable under any circumstances. The ministry strongly urged the Houthi rebels to cease their attacks immediately.\n\nFurthermore, the Korean foreign ministry highlighted that maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East, including guaranteeing safe and unrestricted navigation in the Red Sea, is of paramount importance to the global community from various vantage points.",
  "summary": "The foreign ministry on Monday condemned recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate halt to such assaults. The Iranian-backed Houthis have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia since last week, targeting cities and energy facilities with missiles and drones. The attacks have wounded dozens of people and caused fires…",
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        "title": "Fighting in Yemen intensifies, Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fighting-in-yemen-intensifies-houthis-launch-more-attacks-on-saudi",
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        "title": "S. Korea condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, calls for immediate halt",
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        "title": "Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/houthis-threaten-attacks-on-saudi-military-targets-over-yemen-blockade",
        "published": "2026-09-14T08:32:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Before and after: Satellite images show severe damage to Saudi oil pipeline after drone attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/before-and-after-satellite-images-show-severe-damage-to-saudi-oil",
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Brent crude at $107 per barrel following new strikes on Saudi Arabia, Strait of Hormuz",
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        "published": "2026-09-14T09:13:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "FM reaffirms Egypt’s rejection of attacks on Saudi Arabia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/fm-reaffirms-egypts-rejection-of-attacks-on-saudi-arabia",
        "published": "2026-09-14T09:21:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia requests delay in Iran-Gulf Hormuz meeting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/saudi-arabia-requests-delay-in-iran-gulf-hormuz-meeting",
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