Saudi-led Coalition Intercepts Scud Missile

Saudi Arabia said the Saudi-led coalition intercepted a scud missile launched into the kingdom's southwestern region from neighboring Yemen by Shi'ite rebels. The Saudi state news agency said a U.S.-made Patriot missile was used to shoot down the scud early Saturday close to the city of Khamis Mushait. The area is home to the King Khaled air base, the largest air force base in southern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, has major oil fields...

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