Riyadh Explosions Today: Multiple Blasts Heard as Iran Steps Up Attacks on Saudi Arabia Loud explosions were reported over Riyadh on Tuesday, according to the AFP news agency, as tensions in the Middle East escalate. Saudi Arabia’s capital was struck by multiple blasts amid what officials describe as an intensifying campaign of attacks by Iran. The attacks mark a significant shift in Tehran’s strategy, with a focus on sustained targeting of the oil-rich kingdom. Saudi authorities confirmed that nearly 100 drones were launched toward the country in a single day on Monday, far exceeding the previous daily average of fewer than 25. This represents the largest single-day aerial assault since the conflict began, according to the Saudi defense ministry. The attacks have primarily targeted the Eastern Province, a region critical for the kingdom’s oil infrastructure. Iran’s state media reported that natural gas facilities linked to its South Pars gasfield, the world’s largest gas reserve located off the coast of southern Iran’s Bushehr province, were recently attacked. In response, Iranian officials warned through the semiofficial Tasnim news agency that five facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar would be targeted in the coming hours. These include Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery and Jubail petrochemical complex, the UAE’s Al Hosn gasfield, and Qatar’s Ras Laffan refinery and Mesaieed petrochemical complex. Analysts suggest Iran is increasingly relying on drones rather than missiles to conduct attacks. While drones typically carry smaller payloads and may cause less widespread damage, their lower cost and ability to be deployed in large numbers make them a challenging threat for air defense systems.#iran #saudi_arabia #bushehr_province #riyadh #south_pars_gasfield
