Second wave of explosions heard in Riyadh: AFP journalists

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Second wave of explosions heard in Riyadh: AFP journalists
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 18 (AFP) Mar 18, 2026
A second round of loud explosions rang out over Riyadh on Wednesday, AFP journalists reported, after authorities previously said they intercepted four ballistic missiles headed towards the Saudi capital.

The Gulf kingdom has been regularly targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks since the Middle East war began, including some aimed at its massive energy installations and the capital's diplomatic quarter. Iran had threatened earlier on Wednesday to target regional energy facilities.

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