Iran provided the capability for ballistic missile attacks launched from Yemen towards Saudi Arabia, senior U.S. Air Force official Jeffrey Harrigian said on Friday, according to Reuters.

Harrigian, who serves as commander for southwest Asia at the U.S. Air Forces Central Command, also told reporters while on a visit to Dubai that it was key to provide diplomatic solutions to tensions surrounding Lebanon instead of going to war.

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