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ISTANBUL — Saudi Arabian authorities briefly activated an emergency warning in the capital Riyadh on Monday, November 9, over a potential security threat before announcing that the danger had passed.
The Saudi Civil Defense said the alert was issued through the National Early Warning Platform, notifying residents of a possible threat and urging them to remain vigilant.
Shortly after the initial notification, authorities issued another advisory confirming that the potential danger had ended.
The agency did not immediately disclose the nature of the threat or provide details about what prompted the emergency warning.
There were also no immediate reports of casualties or damage linked to the alert.
The incident occurred amid continuing military tensions between the Saudi-led coalition, which supports Yemen’s internationally recognized government, and the Houthi group.
The Houthis have carried out repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi territory as hostilities in the region continue.
Saudi Arabia has maintained heightened security measures in response to the ongoing conflict, including early warning systems designed to alert residents to potential threats.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Monday’s warning in Riyadh was directly connected to the conflict in Yemen.
