UAE says fighter jet missing in Yemen combat mission

The fighter jet was operating under the Arab coalition against Iran-backed rebels

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Last Updated : Mar 14 2016 | 12:46 PM IST
An Emirati fighter jet taking part in operations against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen has gone missing, the United Arab Emirates said today.

"The Supreme Command of the Armed Forces announced today that a fighter jet taking part in the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia... In Yemen was missing," said a statement on the official WAM news agency.
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First Published: Mar 14 2016 | 11:48 AM IST

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