Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in biggest flare-up in years
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Yemen's Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, accusing the kingdom of bombing an airport under their control. Saudi Arabia intercepted the missiles, and the Saudi-led coalition spokesperson described the Houthis as a terrorist militia. The attack marks the biggest escalation in years and breaks a four-year truce between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned group. This flare-up threatens to reignite the conflict in Yemen, which has been largely dormant under the truce.
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Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis are aligned with Iran.
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The Houthis are aligned with Iran.
South China Morning Post- Houthis launched missiles at Saudi Arabia.
- Saudi Arabia intercepted the missiles, preventing potential damage.
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The Houthis are aligned with Iran.
South China Morning PostYemen’s Houthi movement fired missiles at Saudi Arabia.
South China Morning PostThe attack broke a four-year truce between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
South China Morning PostThe Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of bombing an airport under their control.
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