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Iran to investigate cause of vessel blast in Red Sea

An Iranian freighter was hit by an explosion in the Red Sea, Tehran said Wednesday, a day after media reports said that the ship had been attacked with limpet mines.

Iran vows response to attack on tanker in Red Sea

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Egypt’s rebounding tourism threatens Red Sea corals

In serene turquoise waters off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, scuba divers ease among delicate pink jellyfish and admire coral — yet a rebounding tourism sector threatens the fragile marine ecosystem.

Egypt committee approves islands deal with Saudi

The legislative and constitutional committee of the Egyptian parliament finally approves a controversial deal with Saudi Arabia on the control of two islands in the Red Sea.

Egypt court backs govt. in giving Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia

An Egyptian appeal court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious decision in giving control of two islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, reversing an earlier Administrative Court ruling that concluded the pair should remain under Egypt’s sovereignty.

Sudan asserts 'sovereign rights' over two border areas near the Red Sea

A senior Sudanese official has reiterated Khartoum’s “sovereign rights" over two border areas near the Red Sea which have been the subject of a long-standing dispute with Egypt.

Yemen Houthis seize Red Sea city of Hudeida

Yemen’s Ansarullah fighters, also known as Houthis, have captured the strategic Red Sea city of Hudeida, officials say.