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Houthi missiles and drones strike targets in Saudi Arabia
Houthi rebels have attacked airports and other targets in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones in recent weeks.
The attacks have reached deep inside the kingdom.
The Houthis have been trying to take power in Yemen for more than 20 years.
They are backed by Iran, and fighting in Yemen is flaring up again.
Saudi Arabia is seeking help from allies Turkey and Pakistan to push back against the rebels.
The attacks show the growing challenge the Houthis pose to Saudi Arabia.
Houthi rebels have attacked targets in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones in recent weeks.
The attacks have hit airports deep inside Saudi Arabia.
Saudi authorities are seeking support from Turkey and Pakistan to push back the Iran-backed Houthis.
The conflict in Yemen is flaring up again.
The Houthis have been trying to seize power in Yemen for more than 20 years.
- Who
- Houthi rebels carried out the attacks; Saudi authorities are seeking support from Turkey and Pakistan.
- What
- Missiles and drones have struck targets, including airports, in Saudi Arabia.
- When
- The attacks have taken place over the past several weeks.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, including areas deep inside the country.
- Why
- Not stated.
Houthi rebels
Saudi authorities
Intervention in Yemen
Houthi rebels
Houthi supporters protested against Saudi intervention in Yemen.
Saudi authorities
Saudi authorities are seeking support to push back the Houthis.
Houthi supporters protested against Saudi intervention in Yemen in Sanaa.
Houthi rebels attacked targets in Saudi Arabia with missiles and drones.
- Attacks
- Missiles and drones
- Targets
- Saudi airports, including airports deep inside the country
- Saudi partners sought
- Turkey and Pakistan
- Houthi backing
- Iran
- Conflict
- The Houthis have sought power in Yemen for more than 20 years
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