'Explosions heard in Riyadh' as authorities issue and withdraw alert
'Explosions heard in Riyadh' as authorities issue and withdraw alert Explosions were heard in Riyadh on Saturday, an AFP journalist reported, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities, who have been regularly targeted in recent days by attacks from pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen. "The area is under a hostile aerial threat," a message received by residents of the Saudi capital…
On Saturday, explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, following an air raid alert issued by Saudi authorities, according to an AFP journalist. The alert was issued amid heightened tensions with pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen, who have been conducting attacks on Saudi territory in recent days. The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later clarified on social media that the danger had passed in Riyadh and al-Kharj, urging residents to adhere to safety instructions and refrain from gathering or filming. This marks the first direct impact on the capital since the Yemen conflict escalated in July.
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