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Iran war draws attention to US troop presence in Saudi Arabia

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Last week, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is “fighting with us”.

Last week, US President Donald Trump told reporters that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is “fighting with us”.

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Vivian Nereim

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Days after an Iranian strike on a Saudi airbase injured 12 US troops, the Saudi government has yet to acknowledge the attack.

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