Iran Strikes Al-Kharj Residential Area in Saudi Arabia, Kills Two Foreign Nationals, Injures 12

Saudi authorities reported that a military projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj, killing two foreign nationals, one Indian and one Bangladeshi, and injuring 12 Bangladeshi workers.

“Authorities gave no details about reported deaths”

Al Jazeera

The incident was described as Saudi Arabia's first casualties in the wider Iran-Gulf escalation, and regional actors condemned the attack and called for a halt to the violence.

Al Jazeera

Reporting presented the incident as part of a broader campaign of Iranian missile and drone strikes across Gulf states.

The Al‑Kharj strike occurred amid an intensive second week of missile and drone strikes that, according to multiple outlets, targeted air‑defences, infrastructure and civilian areas across the Gulf.

Reports say Iran has launched strikes on radar and air‑defense sites and has subjected the region to dozens to hundreds of incoming weapons that many states' air‑defences have intercepted.

Al Jazeera

Saudi and other Gulf states have reported heavy interception activity and warned of possible retaliation if critical energy and diplomatic sites continue to be targeted.

“Officials say their forces do not target civilians even as fresh strikes drive rising civilian harm across the region”

AP News

Saudi statements and regional tallies say dozens of drones and missiles were shot down or intercepted, with Riyadh specifically cited as having multiple incoming threats aimed at the diplomatic quarter and energy facilities.

Authorities have framed the strikes as violations of international law and an unacceptable threat to regional security.

The strikes have produced significant civilian and infrastructure impacts across the Gulf.

Authorities and humanitarian groups reported damage to desalination and fuel facilities, injuries from falling debris, and wide structural damage in Iran blamed on attacks, while Lebanon, Kuwait and other states also reported casualties and disruptions.

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Multiple outlets emphasise both immediate human tolls and potential longer-term risks to water, energy and public health.

Political leaders and regional organisations have issued warnings, apologies and diplomatic moves as the situation remains volatile and ambiguous.

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Arab News PK

Iran’s interim leadership figures publicly apologised for earlier strikes that affected neighbours and warned of further responses if foreign territory is used against Iran.

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Gulf states and regional bodies denounced the attacks, and some countries moved or temporarily drew down diplomatic staff, underscoring the risk of wider escalation.