{
  "id": 7798807,
  "title": "How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/how-the-houthis-are-also-putting-egypt-under-pressure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.dw.com/en/how-the-houthis-are-also-putting-egypt-under-pressure/a-79291103?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-xml-mrss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Houthi rebel militia in Yemen has been pressuring Saudi Arabia and Egypt by limiting ship transit through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The Houthis now control the island of Mayun at the Red Sea's southern entrance and have increased their presence along the Yemeni coast and some small islands. They have specifically stated that ships from Saudi Arabia will not be allowed to pass through the Red Sea. Egypt, which relies on the Suez Canal for a significant portion of its national income, is also affected by the reduced shipping traffic. However, maritime traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has not seen a significant decrease. Despite the disruption, Egypt's Suez Canal has recently seen an increase in revenues due to rising oil prices. The Houthi conflict in Yemen could potentially disrupt the connection between Asia and Europe through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Egypt is facing economic pressure from the situation but has limited military capabilities and prefers to try diplomacy first. Saudi Arabia has also faced issues with its east-west pipeline to the coastal city of Yanbu due to recent drone attacks.",
  "summary": "The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are expanding their control of maritime corridors in the Red Sea area. Their target is their avowed enemy Saudi Arabia. But the military moves also endanger Egypt.",
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        "title": "How the Houthis are also putting Egypt under pressure",
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        "published": "2026-09-16T13:56:00.000Z"
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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."
}