Summary
A projectile hit a residential area in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, killing two foreign nationals and injuring 12 others. Saudi authorities did not specify the origin, but Iranian forces have targeted sites in the region amid ongoing conflicts involving US military assets. The tensions are related to broader military actions involving Iran, the US, and Israel.
Key Facts
- Two people were killed and 12 injured when a projectile hit a residential area in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.
- The victims were foreign nationals from India and Bangladesh.
- The incident is linked to Iranian military actions targeting areas with US military presence.
- Al-Kharj hosts the Prince Sultan airbase, used by US forces and has been targeted in attacks.
- Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry intercepted 15 drones, including one aimed at Riyadh's diplomatic quarter.
- Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks on a fuel tank at an airport and a water plant, respectively.
- Israel conducted airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities, which Iran vows to retaliate against if hostilities continue.
- The conflict has resulted in significant casualties in Iran, with at least 1,200 deaths and 10,000 injuries reported by Iran's Health Ministry.
