Saudi Arabia vows response after Houthi attacks, authorities say
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond after attacks by the Iran-backed Yemeni group Houthis injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities, according to Saudi authorities. The available report describes the attacks as targeting cities and energy facilities but does not provide details about the planned response or the timing of the incidents.
Saudi Arabia has vowed to respond after attacks by the Iran-backed Yemeni group Houthis, according to a report by BBC News.
Saudi authorities said the attacks injured 73 people and caused fires at oil facilities. The report did not provide further details about the locations, timing or planned Saudi response.
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