Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis
As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.
Al Jazeera English reports: As strikes on airports in Saudi Arabia turn deadly, Washington debates striking Houthis and restarting strikes on Iran.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iran, Houthis and Riyadh.
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- Iran, Houthis, Riyadh, Washington
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