Saudi Arabia Issues Rare Air-Raid Alerts for Riyadh
Saudi Arabian authorities issued air-raid alerts for Riyadh early Saturday, the first in the capital since the height of the US-Iran war in March and April.
Saudi authorities sounded air-raid sirens in Riyadh on Saturday at 4 a.m. and again at 6 a.m., marking the first such alert in the capital since the peak of the US-Iran conflict in March and April, according to Bloomberg. The civil defense later confirmed that the threat had subsided. Similar alerts were issued overnight in other regions, including Jeddah, Yanbu, and Farasan Island in the Red Sea.
The kingdom has faced increased attacks this month, with the Yemen-based Houthi group, supported by Iran, targeting Western towns and energy facilities. A recent drone strike from Iraq, which has several pro-Tehran militias, caused a shutdown of the crucial East-West pipeline. This development has significantly reduced Saudi oil exports.
The ongoing tensions could affect the country's efforts to boost investment and tourism, especially as Riyadh prepares to host the Future Investment Initiative next month, an event traditionally attracting top Wall Street executives.
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