Houthis Strike Riyadh: Rebels Hit Saudi Capital for First Time
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Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Saudi Arabia is intensifying. On Saturday morning, a fire broke out near Riyadh's main airport after Houthis said they launched missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia. It was the first Houthi strike on the Saudi capital.
In Yemen, Houthi rebels are pushing east in their fight against Saudi-backed government forces.