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Explosions Rock Riyadh as Houthis Threaten Saudi Oil Sites

On Thursday, the Saudi capital Riyadh was hit by a series of violent explosions, prompting diplomats and international school students to seek shelter. Meanwhile, the Houthis claimed a new attack on Riyadh airport and urged oil site personnel to evacuate amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia.


Thomas Rivière
Thomas Rivière
October 9, 2026  ·  1 min read
B-Empire Magazine
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On Thursday, the Saudi capital Riyadh was shaken by a series of violent explosions, leading to the evacuation of students and diplomats from international schools who were instructed to take shelter, reports France 24.

At the same time, the Houthis claimed to have struck Riyadh airport again and issued a call for personnel at the kingdom’s oil sites to evacuate, highlighting an escalation of hostilities with Saudi Arabia.

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