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Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC News
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What happened

Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 04:20:47 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Pakistan will go to 'any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: Army spokesperson

  2. Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of launching 26 strikes in 24 hours

  3. Iran war live: Saudi danger alerts blare, Trump extends Iran sanctions

  4. Trump to meet Venezuela acting president, first meeting since Maduro’s removal

  5. Houthis say Saudi Arabia launched 26 strikes in Yemen over 24 hours

  6. Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks

Sources

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