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Conflict● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 12:36 PM

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from NYT World · Middle East

The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.

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