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Saudi Arabia confirms Iran has attacked Riyadh

Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday that Iran attacked Riyadh and the eastern region, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.

Menna Alaa El-Din

Reuters

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February 28, 2026

Saudi Arabia confirms Iran has attacked Riyadh

Traffic moves on a road, with the city's skyline visible in the background, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 9, 2026.

Isabel Infantes/Reuters

Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday that Iran attacked Riyadh and the eastern region, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.


The ministry said the attacks in its territory were dealt with, without providing further details.



-Reporting by Menna Alaa El-Din; Editing by Aidan Lewis/Reuters

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