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Explosions in Riyadh: Loud blasts, smoke reported in Saudi capital as Iran strikes enter second day

News DeskLast Updated: 01 Mar 2026, 03:22 pm ISTShare The incident, confirmed by witnesses and AFP correspondents, is part of Iran's ongoing retaliatory military campaign. Riyadh: Witnesses and AFP correspondents in Riyadh reported hearing powerful explosions in the eastern sector of the Saudi capital on Sunday, as Iran’s retaliatory campaign across the Gulf stretched into a second day. The blasts, which reverberated through residential districts, were followed by visible plumes of smoke rising from the area.

Explosions in Riyadh: Loud blasts, smoke reported in Saudi capital as Iran strikes enter second day

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  • The local reports coincide with Tehran’s ongoing military response to the joint U. S.-Israeli strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.
  • "Residents in eastern Riyadh told AFP they heard several loud bangs and saw smoke rising, with correspondents also hearing the explosions," the news agency confirmed.
  • With inputs from AFPPublished: 01 Mar 2026, 02:59 pm ISTShare Related TopicsUS Israel War on IranIran AirstrikeSaudi ArabiaRiyadhRead articles on appSubscribe to our NewsletterGet Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in EnglishFollowDisclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports.
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