Comment from member of Iran-backed group's political bureau comes after Egyptian parliament approved support for Mecca-pact partner, though no request has yet been made

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The Middle East has seen many explosions of violence in recent years. But while the US-Iran war has grabbed the headlines this year, the rapidly escalating conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Saudi Arabia risks becoming just as consequential for the region. The complexity of Yemen’s internal conflict cannot be underestimated. […]

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