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Trump Slams Houthi Rebels For Escalating Attacks On Saudi Arabia
- •US President Donald Trump criticized Yemen's Houthi rebels for misbehaving very badly amid escalating attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
- •The remarks follow recent drone and ballistic missile strikes on major facilities, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Khamis Mushait Air Base.
- •An attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, including the death of an Indian national.
- •The Saudi-led coalition successfully intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched towards the Khamis Mushait airbase.
- •Trump stated that the United States would consider joining Saudi Arabia in military operations following the recent airport attacks.
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US President Donald Trump criticized Yemen's Houthi rebels for their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, stating that the group was behaving "very badly" and adding that Iran would never have a nuclear weapon. Trump previously noted he was "not happy" after strikes on Saudi airports killed and injured people.
The Saudi-led coalition stated that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi militia toward the Khamis Mushait airbase in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence agency also issued alerts asking residents in the governorate to remain vigilant during the potential threat.
A deadly attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 13 deaths, including an Indian national, and hundreds of injuries. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation previously reported separate attacks on King Khalid International Airport and Abha International Airport that resulted in deaths and temporary operational suspensions.
