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Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill three, draw kingdom into conflict
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Yemen's Houthi rebels struck two airports in Saudi Arabia, killing three residents and injuring dozens, as the Iran-backed group intensified attacks on the kingdom amid fighting with Saudi-backed forces in Yemen. The attacks are drawing Saudi Arabia deeper into conflict with Iran. Oil prices rose, with Brent crude back above $100 a barrel, amid concerns over regional tensions and a threatened recovery in exports.
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- Oil Rises After Yemen’s Houthis Strike Saudi AirportsWall Street Journal · Oct 7, 4:01 AM
- Attacks by Yemen’s Houthis on Saudi Arabia draw kingdom deeper into Iran conflictAssociated Press · Oct 7, 1:41 PM
- Houthis Kill Three in Attacks on Two Airports in Saudi ArabiaBloomberg · Oct 7, 3:34 PM