Explosions Heard in Riyadh

08.11.2026 10:32

POLITIS TEAM

Summary by Politis

Powerful explosions were heard in Riyadh shortly after civil defence warned of a possible threat.
An eyewitness told Reuters about the explosions as hostilities continued between Saudi Arabia and the pro-Iranian Houthis.
Saudi civil defence later said the danger had passed.

Powerful explosions were heard in the Saudi capital shortly after civil defence issued a warning of a possible threat. Authorities later said the danger had passed.

Powerful explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, shortly after civil defence issued a warning of a possible threat, according to an eyewitness who spoke to Reuters.

The explosions came as hostilities continue between the kingdom and the pro-Iranian Houthis.

In a subsequent announcement, Saudi civil defence said the danger had passed.

Source: CNA