Saudi intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh

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THE HINDU, 19th DECEMBER, 2017- Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said it shot down a ballistic missile over Riyadh fired from Yemen by Iran-backed Houthi rebels who announced that the target was the official residence of King Salman.

Saudi Arabia and the United States have accused Iran of supplying weapons to the insurgents, and Riyadh described the latest missile as “Iranian-Huthi”.

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Saudi intercepts Yemen rebel missile over Riyadh

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