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Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

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Saudi Arabia reported shooting down drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second consecutive day. Separately, Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed they forced a Saudi oil tanker to reverse course as part of their blockade of the kingdom. These incidents highlight ongoing tensions in the region, despite a recent lull in direct confrontations between the United States and Iran following weeks of escalation near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen target Saudi assets.

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Saudi Arabia shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day.

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Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of a blockade of Saudi Arabia.

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Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen target Saudi assets.
The attacks occur despite a period of US-Iran calm.

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Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom.

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Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of a blockade of Saudi Arabia.

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The attacks underscore lingering tensions despite a period of calm between the United States and Iran.

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Saudi Arabia shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day.

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Neither the United States nor Iran has announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over the Strait of Hormuz.

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