Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 8, 2026 at 07:02 PM
Two killed in Saudi Arabia after ‘projectile’ falls on residential building

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A projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, killing two foreign nationals (one Indian and one Bangladeshi) and injuring twelve others. Saudi authorities reported the incident, attributing it to an unspecified "military projectile," while Iran's IRGC claimed responsibility, stating they targeted radar systems in the Al-Kharj governorate, home to the Prince Sultan airbase. This attack is part of a series of Iranian counterattacks on Gulf nations hosting US military assets, following Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities. Other attacks on Sunday included intercepted drones in Riyadh, damage to fuel tanks at Kuwait's international airport, and damage to a water desalination plant in Bahrain. The escalating conflict raises concerns for the safety of the diverse international workforce across the Gulf.

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Saudi Arabia

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