Explosions were reported in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh as tensions escalated in Milled east on Saturday, February 28, after Israel and US launched coordinated missile attacks against Iran. The reports were confirmed by two news agency AFP correspondents in Kingdom of Saudi Ariba (KSA), said heard loud explosions.
The Islamic Republic is currently targeting US military bases across the Middle East, including Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, in retaliation for the US-Israel strike. However, missiles were intercepted, and no casualties were reported. Qatar's defence ministry also said that it had intercepted several missile attacks targeting the Gulf state.
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After the US-Israel strike, the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that it will respond 'decisively' to the aggressors. The Iranian foreign ministry said it had done "everything necessary to prevent war".
Meanwhile, a bomb targeting an Iraqi military base housing a pro-Iran group killed at least two fighters, sources from the powerful group Kataeb Hezbollah told AFP.
Authorities are assessing the situation, and more information is expected as events develop. Bahrain has also said the headquarters of the US Navy’s 5th Fleet was targeted, while smoke has been reported in areas near Juffair, which houses a major US naval presence.
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As the situation developed, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE were reported to have closed their airspace. Qatar also issued public guidance advising residents to stay indoors and avoid areas near military installations, while reports from Kuwait said sirens were activated after explosions were heard.
The broader situation remains fluid, with international reactions continuing to emerge and security alerts expanding across multiple countries. Officials have not released complete details on damage or casualties in all locations at the time of writing.