Saudi Arabia: “Responding to ballistic threat over Riyadh”... explosions also reported

JH Kim

Summary

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it is responding to a ballistic missile threat in the capital, Riyadh.
The incident was reported to have occurred amid rising military tensions in the Middle East.
Concerns are growing about a possible further escalation and heightened volatility in global energy markets.

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Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it is responding to a ballistic missile threat in the capital, Riyadh.

According to Walter Bloomberg on the 18th (local time), Saudi air defenses are currently conducting an interception operation in response to a “ballistic threat.”

In related reporting, Reuters cited local witnesses as saying two loud explosions were heard in Riyadh.

The incident comes amid rising military tensions in the Middle East, heightening concerns about further clashes and increased volatility in global energy markets.