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Houthi attack on Dammam airport in Saudi Arabia kills one to two

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An attack struck King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening, Saudi aviation authorities said. Reuters and the BBC reported two deaths, while the AP, Wall Street Journal and The Hill reported one death; multiple sources said eight people were injured. Saudi officials attributed the attack to the Houthi movement, which has targeted Saudi airports before. The U.S. has ordered departure of some personnel amid increased Houthi attacks.

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