New York court hears arguments in ongoing 9/11 families' lawsuit against Saudi Arabia

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What happened

The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies.

Key facts

  • The families allege that men with links to the Saudi government helped those who carried out the 2001 attacks, something the country denies.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:18:40 UTC.

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