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Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Tuesday. Read
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Houthis say airstrikes hit areas in Yemen under their control
The rebel-run al-Masirah satellite television said Tuesday two
airstrikes hit the Houthi-held Red Sea island of Kamaran, while
a third hit Qanawis district, 55 kilometers (34 miles) northwest
of the port city of Hodeida.
The station also reported airstrikes in the province of Jawf,
which borders Saudi Arabia.
Al-Masirah blamed Saudi Arabia for the strikes, but didn’t
provide further details.
The rebels also said they shot down a Saudi drone over the
Houthi stronghold province of Saada, which is in northern Yemen
on the border with Saudi Arabia.
There was no immediate comment from Saudi Arabia.
The strikes came hours after Saudi Arabia sounded air raid
sirens Monday evening in the capital, Riyadh, and residents
heard explosions.
The Houthis also said they fired a ballistic missile towards
King Khalid International Airport, which has been hammered by a
string of deadly attacks in recent days.
Qatar's emir urges greater Gulf coordination on security
Qatar’s emir on Tuesday called for closer security coordination
among Gulf countries as the conflict between the Houthis and
Saudi Arabia escalates, following months of Iranian attacks
across the region during its war with the U.S. and Israel.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani also called for stepped-up
efforts to secure maritime routes in the Gulf and the Strait of
Hormuz and energy infrastructure, which have been a main target
of attacks since the Iran-U.S. war began on Feb. 28.
Speaking to the Shura Council, the Qatari emir also lashed out
at Israel, accusing it of committing crimes in Gaza that
constitute “genocide,” a charge Israel vehemently denies.
The emir called for holding Israeli officials accountable.
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