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Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh airport

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Saudi Arabia's military coalition announced on Monday that it successfully intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthi rebels from Yemen. This incident occurred shortly after flights resumed at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport, which the Houthis have targeted multiple times. The rebels, backed by Iran, had claimed responsibility for a new attack on the airport, following previous strikes that resulted in significant casualties. AI

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Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi missile targeting Riyadh airport

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport

    The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed group claimed a new attack on the international airport in Riyadh. The operation came a day after explosions rattled the Saudi capital and authorities s…

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