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Former U.S. ambassador talks about Houthi threat to Red Sea shipping

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published July 22, 2026 at 1:45 AM PDT

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NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to former U.S. ambassador Daniel Shapiro, who held a senior role at the Pentagon when Houthis attacked Red Sea shipping in 2023 and 2024.

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