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Yemen air strike kills militants Yemen air strike kills militants
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At least 30 suspected al-Qaeda militants have been killed by an air strike in Yemen, say security officials.At least 30 suspected al-Qaeda militants have been killed by an air strike in Yemen, say security officials.
An unnamed official told reporters the strike took place as dozens of militants gathered in Shabwa province, east of the capital Sanaa.An unnamed official told reporters the strike took place as dozens of militants gathered in Shabwa province, east of the capital Sanaa.
Two senior al-Qaeda commanders in the region were among the dead, he said Two senior al-Qaeda commanders in the Arabian peninsula could be among the dead, he said.
Al-Qaeda has carried out frequent attacks in Yemen in recent months, raising concern in the region. Al-Qaeda has carried out frequent attacks in Yemen in recent months.
The Saudi government has recently expressed its concern about the resurgence of the movement in the region.
AFP news agency quoted the official as saying Saudis and Iranians had been at the meeting.AFP news agency quoted the official as saying Saudis and Iranians had been at the meeting.