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Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys ‘hostile air target’ aimed at Jeddah

The coastal city of Jeddah was targeted by an unspecified ‘hostile air target’ on Saturday, according to the Saudi defense ministry. (AFP file photo)
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Updated 01 May 2021
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Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys ‘hostile air target’ aimed at Jeddah

  • No additional further information on who could have been behind the attack
Updated 01 May 2021
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DUBAI: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed an unspecified ‘hostile air target’ aimed at Jeddah, the Kingdom’s Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

“Saudi Defense intercepts and destroys hostile air target aimed at Jeddah,” the defense ministry said in a tweet.

 

 

The ministry did not provide additional further information nor did it say who could have been behind the attack.

The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen however have increasingly launched ballistic missiles and drones rigged with explosives against Saudi Arabia, targeting crucial oil infrastructure and civilian facilities.

Most of these aerial attacks have been thwarted by the Saudi-led Arab coalition, which is helping to restore the legitimacy of the internationally recognized government in Yemen.

Topics: Yemen Houthis Saudi Arabia

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  • They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means
  • Regional powers have pushed for talks scheduled for Friday in Oman between Iran, US
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LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, ahead of critical nuclear talks with the United States.
During the call on Wednesday, they discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means, as well as the efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Regional powers have pushed for talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.
In an X post on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday.
“I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”

Topics: Iran nuclear program United States Oman

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