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Saudi Arabia plans major Yemen offensive against Iran-backed Houthi forces
Options under review include a coastal drive to protect vital Red Sea shipping routes
What the coverage shows
The Independent frames the story around Saudi Arabia planning a major offensive and is the only outlet here to mention options under review, including a coastal drive to protect Red Sea shipping routes. Channel 4 News instead leads on Houthi advances as a major defeat for Saudi Arabia and emphasizes the scale of Houthi gains and the threat they pose to Saudi Arabia.
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