Saudi Arabia, China discuss Iran-backed Houthi attacks, Strait of Hormuz security

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met China's Middle East envoy Zhai Jun in Riyadh to discuss regional tensions, including attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

The two officials discussed the impact of Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure on regional security, as well as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions, the ministry said in a post on X.

Both sides stressed the importance of energy security, stable energy markets and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb to safeguard global trade and supply chains.

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