Saudi Arabia issues ‘hostile aerial threat’ alert, explosions heard in Riyadh

On September 19, 2026, explosions were reported in Riyadh following an air raid alert issued by Saudi authorities, amid recent attacks by pro-Iranian Houthi forces from Yemen.

This marks the first direct impact on the Saudi capital since the conflict in Yemen escalated in July.

Residents received warnings of a "hostile aerial threat" as tensions in the region continue to rise.

RIYADH, Sept 19 — Explosions were heard in Riyadh today, an AFP journalist reported, after an air raid alert was issued by Saudi Arabian authorities, who have been regularly targeted in recent days by attacks from pro-Iranian Houthis in Yemen.

“The area is under a hostile aerial threat,” a message received by residents of the Saudi capital read.

This is the first time the capital has been directly affected since the conflict in neighbouring Yemen intensified in July. — AFP

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这是自也门冲突7月升级以来，沙特首都首次受到直接影响。

随着该地区紧张局势持续升级，居民们收到了“敌对空中威胁”的警告。

利雅得，9月19日——据法新社记者报道，沙特阿拉伯当局发布空袭警报后，今天利雅得传出爆炸声。近几天来，沙特当局经常遭到也门亲伊朗胡塞武装的袭击。

“该地区正遭受敌对空中威胁，”沙特首都居民收到的一条消息写道。

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