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Iran denies being behind Houthi attacks as Aden airport hit

Iran has denied any involvement in an escalation of attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets. The international airport in Yemen’s interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.

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00:00The international airport in Yemen's interim capital Aden was struck by two missiles late
00:06on Friday, the second such incident in less than two weeks.
00:11Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for the strikes.
00:15They said the attack was directed at the headquarters of the Saudi-led coalition,
00:20supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government.
00:23Since the start of October, the Houthis have launched more than 20 attacks on airports
00:29and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia.
00:33Riyadh has accused Tehran of being behind the Houthi escalation.
00:37But on Friday, Iran denied playing any role in the operations,
00:42saying the hostilities aren't in the interests of any party.

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