The Gulf has entered a new era of instability. If its leaders think they can rely on old alliances, they are wrong | Nesrine Malik

A recent missile strike on Saudi Arabia's capital city, Riyadh, has killed at least 13 people and injured 300, marking the deadliest attack on a Gulf country since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran. This attack highlights the growing instability in the region, as Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks on Saudi Arabia. The escalation of violence in the Gulf has significant implications for global markets and trade, as it threatens to disrupt the flow of oil and other essential commodities.

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The latest attack by Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia has increased geopolitical tensions in the region. This escalation of violence is a sign of growing instability in the Middle East.

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