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Iran urges Saudi Arabia to pursue diplomacy after Houthis escalate attacks
Source: Al Jazeera
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Pilot killed in attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Riyadh airport; Saudi-led coalition vows 'firm' response
- Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
- Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike
- Deadly Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise stakes for US
- Saudi Arabia says drones and missiles still targeting Kingdom as Iran-backed Houthis step up attacks
- FAA warns U.S. airlines of safety risks over Saudi Arabia after attacks
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