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Saudi Air Raid Alert in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert as explosions shake Riyadh.
In brief
Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert as explosions shake Riyadh. Saudi authorities issued a hostile aerial threat alert in Riyadh after pro-Iranian Houthi attacks, causing explosions and raising regional tensions. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Saudi Air Raid Alert
Saudi authorities issued first air raid alert in Riyadh since Yemen conflict resumed.
“the area is under a hostile aerial threat”
Explosions in Riyadh
Two explosions were heard before alert was lifted half an hour later.
Houthi Accusation
Saudi accused houthi of targeting mecca, calling it a cowardly terrorist attack.
“cowardly terrorist attack”
Houthi Denial
Houthis called the accusation a worn-out lie and reported retaliatory strikes.
“worn-out lie”
Yemen Conflict
Houthis and saudi-backed forces have fought since yemen’s civil war reignited in july.
Saudi Exports Down
Saudi exports via bab al-mandab strait dropped since july due to houthi control.
U.S. F-35 Sale
U.S. approved $24.3 billion sale of 48 f-35 fighter jets to saudi arabia.
The key point
Saudi authorities issued a hostile aerial threat alert in Riyadh after pro-Iranian Houthi attacks, causing explosions and raising regional tensions.
