February 28th, 2026 - 10:34 GMT
ALBAWABA - Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, and Manama were all hit by multiple explosions on Saturday, the same day that Iran said it would target U.S. military posts in the region because of rising tensions. Reuters says that people in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and cities nearby heard a loud explosion. AFP said there were explosions in Riyadh, which is the city of Saudi Arabia. The ...
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