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Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Smoke and flames were reported near King Fahd International Airport in Riyadh following alerts from Saudi civil defense authorities. Pakistan's government pressed Iran to secure energy supplies and shipping routes during the incident. No immediate statement on the cause of the fire was issued by Saudi officials.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/19/riyadh-airport-smoke-saudi-arabia.html
