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  • Politics
  • Episode 3915
  • 21 Jul 2026

Houthis declare maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia as Iran war escalates

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  • Politics
  • Episode 3915

TheIran-backed Houthis in Yemen declare a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia. Then: Britain’s Armed Forces boost their presence in Estonia. Plus: The Farnborough International Airshow and Sunday shopping in Germany.

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  • Emma Nelson
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  • Laura Kramer
  • Lily Austin
  • Steph Chungu

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