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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 4:45 AM EDT

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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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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