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Houthis threaten new attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities

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Houthis threaten new attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have promised new attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, after a strike on Aramco’s headquarters. Reuters reported the threat, without further details in the available material.

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