It was the first air raid alert in Riyadh since an escalation in fighting between the Houthis in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
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WorldPingSaudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the rebels.
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WorldPingSaudi Arabia claims Houthis tried to attack its capital Riyadh with missiles — full report at Times of India.
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WorldPingA reported strike on a fuel depot at Riyadh airport caused delays on Saturday, as Saudi Arabia says it shot down a ballistic missile aimed at the capital.
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WorldPingThe statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis came long after the dawn attempt, which the coalition said was intercepted…
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Iran security chief says Tehran's demands include an end to war on all fronts and the lifting of US's naval blockade.
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Turkish FM highlights Turkiye's readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.
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