Explosions heard in east of Saudi capital Riyadh
- Last updated: March 1, 2026 | 13:22 ..
An aerial view of the Riyadh city in Saudi Arabia.
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Agence France-Presse correspondents and residents in Riyadh heard loud explosions in the east of the Saudi capital on Sunday, as Iran presses on with a second day of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf.
Residents in eastern Riyadh told AFP they heard several loud bangs and saw smoke rising, with correspondents also hearing the explosions.
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