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IRAN WAR : HOW YEMEN HOUTHI MILITIA IS RUINING SAUDI ARABIA PLANS

Iran war context links Houthi militia actions to disrupting Saudi Arabia plans.

What happened: Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia struck an airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300. Saudi Arabia responded with missile attacks on Yemen that struck oil facilities, and the Houthis launched further strikes targeting Saudi oil infrastructure. Key numbers: Why it matters: The attacks hit Saudi Arabia's push to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment, travel, and tourism. Many oil and gas executives canceled participation in the World Petroleum Congress because of the airport attacks, and Riyadh Air moved some planes out of Riyadh. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia struck an airport in Riyadh, killing at least 13 people and wounding more than 300. Saudi Arabia responded with missile attacks on Yemen that struck oil facilities, and the Houthis launched further strikes targeting Saudi oil infrastructure.
The attacks hit Saudi Arabia's push to diversify its economy and attract foreign investment, travel, and tourism. Many oil and gas executives canceled participation in the World Petroleum Congress because of the airport attacks, and Riyadh Air moved some planes out of Riyadh.
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