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Saudi Arabia was forced to extend the suspension of all flights to and from its main international airport in Riyadh on Monday after a further round of Houthi missile attacks caused more damage and left one person dead…

Joining Shane to discuss this Dominic Waghorn, Sky News International Affairs Editor.

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