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25 September 2026

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

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Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.

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