Saudi airport hit by cruise missile, Yemen's Houthis claim

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Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the attack, which comes a day after Saudi authorities said they intercepted two drones fired by the Houthis.

Yemen's rebel Houthi movement is claiming responsibility for a cruise missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport, the group's Al-Masirah TV channel reported early Wednesday morning.Yemen's Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, have launched numerous drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia.

Supporters of the Houthi movement shout slogans as they attend a rally to mark the 4th anniversary of the Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen's war, in Sanaa, Yemen March 26, 2019.Yemen's rebel Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a cruise missile strike on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport, the group's Al-Masirah TV channel reported early Wednesday morning.

Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed the attack, which comes just a day after Saudi authorities said they intercepted two drones launched by the group. Abha Airport is in southwestern Saudi Arabia, roughly 100 miles from the Yemeni border.Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, have launched numerous drone and missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and claim to have carried out drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates .

The more than four-year long conflict has been deemed by the UN as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

 

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This picture is not describing the reality of US backed Saudis Crimes in yemen Propaganda

Saudis are crazy, but the real threat is Iran.. Iran is destabilizing the middle east. Houthis are funded by Iran.

Who sold Yemen a cruise missle?

Are your sure from Houthis n not Iran

Good news to all Muslims

Can't believe SA.

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