Middle East crisis live: Riyadh airport hit again as Houthis claim responsibility for attack that killed 12
The Guardian World reports: An Indian national wounded in yesterday’s Houthi airport attack in Riyadh has died from his injuries, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia said in a statement. “It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today,” the embassy said. “We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains.” In an earlier statement, the embassy said that 11 Indians were among those injured in yesterday’s attack.
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The Guardian World reports: Yemen’s Houthis are claiming responsibility for both Saturday and Sunday’s attacks on Riyadh Airport. The group said on Sunday they had targeted Riyadh’s airport several times as well as Saudi energy facilities, a day after Saturday’s deadly attack. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said the Iran-backed group “carried out four qualitative operations in the past 24 hours using ballistic and cruise missiles and drones,” AFP reported.
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The Guardian World reports: An Indian national wounded in yesterday’s Houthi airport attack in Riyadh has died from his injuries, the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia said in a statement. “It is learnt that one Indian national injured in the Riyadh attack has unfortunately lost his life today,” the embassy said. “We convey our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased. We are in touch with the family and will provide all support for ensuring the early repatriation of mortal remains.” In an earlier statement, the embassy said that 11 Indians were among those injured in yesterday’s attack.