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Smoke and Explosions Near Riyadh Airport
Explosions and smoke were reported near Riyadh’s airport after civil-defense alerts. The incident has caused major disruption at the airport.
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BBC News
A number of apparent explosions have been heard and major disruption reported at the airport.
2026-09-19 13:36 UTC
CNBC
Smoke and flames were seen near Riyadh’s main airport after Saudi civil-defense alerts, while Pakistan urged Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping.
2026-09-19 13:48 UTC