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Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia set oil sites on fire and wound 73
Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia set oil facilities on fire and wounded 73 people. The attacks early Tuesday marked a major escalation in the renewed conflict between the US ally and Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.
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Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia early Tuesday set oil facilities on fire and wounded 73 people.
The attacks came during a renewed conflict between Saudi Arabia, an important US ally, and Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen.
The strikes marked a major escalation in the confrontation. The source provided no further details on the affected facilities, the injuries or any response from either side.
What we know
- Houthi strikes set oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on fire.
- The attacks wounded 73 people.
- The strikes occurred early Tuesday.
- The attacks marked a major escalation in the renewed Yemen conflict.
What is being verified
- The newsroom is checking the report that houthi strikes set oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on fire.
- Reporting from Le Monde International is being compared; a second independent confirmation is not yet available.
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