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Sun, 2021-01-24 21:29 LONDON: The United States on Sunday “strongly condemned” recent attempts to attack the Saudi capital, Riyadh. “We are gathering more information, but it appears to have been an attempt to target civilians,” the State DepartmenUS condemns recent attempt to target Saudi Arabia
Sun, 2021-01-24 21:29 LONDON: The United States on Sunday “strongly condemned” recent attempts to attack the Saudi capital, Riyadh. “We are gathering more information, but it appears to have been an attempt to target civilians,” the State Department said. Saudi air defenses thwarted an attack on Riyadh on Saturday by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen. The Arab coalition said it had “intercepted and destroyed a hostile air target going toward” the capital. Washington said these attacks are inconsistent with international law and undermine all efforts to promote peace. The U.S. strongly condemns the latest attack in Saudi Arabia. Such attacks violate international law and undermine regional peace. As we work to reduce tensions, including by bringing an end to the war in Yemen, we will also help Saudi Arabia defend itself.https://t.co/BYCVv7oTQ7 — Ned Price (@statedeptspox) January 24, 2021 “As we work to de-escalate tensions in the region through principled diplomacy, including by bringing an end to the war in Yemen, we will also help our partner Saudi Arabia defend against attacks on its territory and hold those who attempt to undermine stability to account,” the statement said. The Houthis denied launching the strike, but the militants have repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabia with drones and missiles since the Kingdom intervened on behalf of Yemen’s internationally recognized government in 2015, and analysts had no doubt that they were responsible for the latest attack. The US announced it would designate the Ansar Allah, the militia’s official name, as a terorist organization last month in the final days of former president Donald Trump’s final days office. On Friday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said the Kingdom is optimistic of “excellent relations” with the new US President Joe Biden. Main category: Saudi ArabiaTags: Saudi ArabiaUnited StatesUS State DepartmentHouthiYemenhouthi attack Saudi air defenses thwart new Houthi attack on Riyadh Read more