Saudi Arabia says drone intercepted near Islam’s holiest city, and other Mideast news
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By The Associated PressSaudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied.Meanwhile, a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Friday.
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Saudi Arabia stated that its coalition intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Mecca, a claim the Houthis denied. Additionally, a tanker reportedly caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia claims it intercepted a drone near Mecca, attributing the attack to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The Houthis denied this allegation. Additionally, a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
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By The Associated PressSaudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels near Islam’s holiest city, a claim the Houthis denied.Meanwhile, a tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.Here is the latest news from the Middle East o…
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