Explosions are heard in the Saudi capital as Riyadh airport is reported closed

Explosions have been heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, coinciding with reports that the city's airport has been closed. The cause of the blasts was not immediately known when initial reports emerged.

While early accounts noted an immediate lack of a claim of responsibility, subsequent information tied the incident to Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have claimed responsibility for attacks targeting locations within Saudi Arabia.