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Suicide Bomb Attack at Saudi Mosque Kills at Least Three

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At least three people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at a mosque in Saudi Arabia's south, al-Arabiya television channel reported. ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack.

A suicide bomber blew himself up during evening prayers at a mosque in Najran.

Saudi authorities are investigating the attack

The number of injured is unknown.

On August 6, an explosion at a mosque in Saudi Arabia's Abha, which is located close to the Yemeni border, killed at least 15 people, including 12 members of the country’s security forces.

On May 22, a suicide bomber carried out an attack at a Shiite mosque in Saudi Arabia's eastern province, killing over 20 people and injuring more than 100 others. A week after the incident, another Shiite mosque in the country was hit by a suicide bombing that killed four people, including the bomber. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for both attacks.

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