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Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic city of Mocha in ‘stunning’ blow
The Houthis launched a large-scale offensive last week against Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.

The Houthis launched a large-scale offensive last week against Yemeni government forces backed by Saudi Arabia.

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Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.