The cause of the explosions on Thursday remains unclear. Saudi Arabia is on edge a day after the authorities said Houthi strikes on two airports had killed three people. The attacks mark the deadliest incursions by the Iran-backed Houthis into Saudi territory in recent years.
Security forces have heightened vigilance across major cities, including the capital, Riyadh, as officials assess the scale of the damage. The Houthis, who control much of Yemen, have increasingly targeted infrastructure in neighboring Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing civil war. The international community has condemned the violence, calling for de-escalation and dialogue.
No group has immediately claimed responsibility for Thursday's blasts, but analysts point to the Houthis' expanding missile and drone capabilities.
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