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Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Missile Attack
Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation.
In brief
Saudi Arabia says Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation. Saudi Arabia confirmed Houthi rebels attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, intercepting it and causing no casualties. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi missile attack
Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed Yemen’s Houthi rebels tried to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, the first targeting since Iran war escalation.
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What it means
Saudi Arabia confirmed Houthi rebels attempted to attack Riyadh with a ballistic missile, intercepting it and causing no casualties.
