Saudi Urges US to Rethink Hormuz Blockade

Saudi Arabia has urged the United States to reconsider its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that escalating tensions could shift Iran’s retaliation toward the Red Sea. Officials fear the Bab al-Mandeb strait could become the next flashpoint, threatening global shipping and oil flows. Riyadh is pushing for urgent diplomatic talks with Tehran to prevent wider regional disruption and protect energy routes.

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