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Italy condemns firing of ballistic missile by Iranian-backed Houthi militia in direction of Riyadh

December 20, 2017

ROME — Italy has condemned the launch of a ballistic missile by the Iranian-backed Houthi coup militia in Yemen aimed at Riyadh, which was intercepted by the Saudi Royal Air Defense Force.

Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alvano said in a statement today, "This terrorist act constitutes a threat to regional peace and stability and undermines the prospects for a negotiated and comprehensive solution to the crisis." — SPA


December 20, 2017
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