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Raided Oasis Capital Raises Arab Cold War to War
Najran in Saudi Arabia suffered Soviet-built Il yushin bombings in late January killing four and injuring many as Cairo and Riyadh clash over influence. Saudi defense plans with Britain and the United States lag, with jets and radar still arriving and limited pilots. Faisal hesitates to seek direct military action against Egypt while royalist Yemen forces seek weapons.
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