00:19Explosions near a key U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia have sparked panic and confusion
00:24amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Reports say Saudi Civil Defense briefly issued a missile
00:31warning in the Al-Kharj Governorate, where Prince Sultan Air Base is located south of Riyadh.
00:37The base hosts U.S. forces and plays a key strategic role in regional operations. Residents
00:44and social media users reported hearing at least two loud blasts near the facility, raising
00:51fears of a possible attack linked to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. However, Saudi authorities
00:58quickly moved to calm concerns, issuing an all-clear and confirming that no damage or casualties
01:04have been reported at this stage. Iranian officials and state-linked sources have denied any involvement
01:11in missile strikes on Saudi territory. Some unverified reports suggest the possibility of
01:18involvement by Yemen's Houthi movement or other regional proxy groups, but no group
01:23has claimed responsibility. U.S. Central Command and Saudi defense officials have not yet released
01:30detailed statements regarding the reported explosions, leaving the situation unclear. The incident
01:36comes at a highly sensitive moment, following recent exchanges between Israel and Iran that
01:42have heightened fears of wider regional escalation. Prince Sultan Air Base has previously been a focal
01:49point in the 2026 conflict cycle, with earlier reports of missile and drone attacks targeting U.S.
01:56assets in the region. For now, officials emphasize that there is no confirmed evidence of a successful
02:02strike, and investigations are ongoing as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
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