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For the first time since fighting resumed between the Huti rebels - backed by Iran - and the government forces - supported by Saudi Arabia - the kingdom authorities issued widespread warnings for "hostile air threat." Although the warnings were quickly lifted, witnesses reported explosions, flames and a column of smoke near Riyadh airport. An AFP journalist said it was due to a fuel tank fire.
For the first time since fighting resumed between the Huti rebels - backed by Iran - and the government forces - supported by Saudi Arabia - the kingdom authorities issued widespread warnings for "hostile air threat." Although the warnings were quickly lifted, witnesses reported explosions, flames and a column of smoke near Riyadh airport. An AFP journalist said it was due to a fuel tank fire.
