Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:51pm on 18 Mar 2026,Wednesday International
Two explosions were reported in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh as tensions rose in the ongoing war. Authorities said air defences were responding to missile and drone threats. Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of retaliation after Ali Larijani’s killing, saying “criminals will have to pay soon.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards also issued a “firm and clear warning” targeting energy infrastructure. Israel said it carried out wide airstrikes in Tehran and other areas. The United States confirmed strikes on Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has spread across the region, with attacks reported in multiple countries. (PC: HT)
