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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi sites

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Houthis claim attacks on Saudi sites

Yemeni Houthi rebels say they attacked oil facilities and airports in Saudi Arabia. The Riyadh-backed Yemeni government also said that three ballistic missiles targeted coast guard sites in Aden, according to France 24.

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The Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen while the Houthis launch missiles toward Saudi Arabia.

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  1. 21 OctWashington orders US embassy staff to leave Riyadh
  2. 21 OctAl-Sissi reaffirms Egypt’s defensive military support for Riyadh
  3. 21 OctSisi asks Egyptian parliament to approve military aid to Riyadh
  4. 21 OctMohammed bin Salman thanks Azali for support against Houthis
  5. 19 OctEgypt postpones vote on military support for Riyadh until 26 October
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