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Attacks on Riyadh’s airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters exposed gaps in the kingdom’s air defenses. The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Attacks on Riyadh’s airport and Saudi Aramco’s headquarters exposed gaps in the kingdom’s air defenses. Israeli technology and intelligence could help, but political barriers complicate cooperation.S1
- The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 7 but could be moved by a year if needed, AFC president says.S2
