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Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP journalist

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31-03-2026 | 09:03

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Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh: AFP journalist

Multiple explosions rattled the Saudi capital Riyadh on Tuesday, according to an AFP journalist, the latest apparent barrage targeting the city as Iran carries out attacks across the Gulf region.

An AFP journalist heard at least two blasts echo over the city. The kingdom has been targeted regularly with drones and missiles over the past month.

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