Smoke Reported Near Riyadh Airport as Pakistan Urges Iran to Safeguard Energy Supplies
Saudi civil-defense authorities issued alerts after flames were seen near the kingdom’s main airport, as Islamabad separately pressed Tehran to protect regional energy and shipping routes, CNBC reported.
Smoke and flames were reported near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, following alerts issued by the kingdom’s civil-defense authorities, according to a report by CNBC.
The report did not specify the cause of the fire or confirm whether the incident affected airport operations or resulted in any casualties. CNBC said further details on the incident were not immediately available.
Separately, Pakistan urged Iran to take steps to protect energy supplies and shipping activity in the region, CNBC reported, without providing additional details on the context of the appeal or any specific threats cited by Islamabad.
The two developments were reported together by CNBC amid broader concerns over stability in the region, though the outlet did not draw a direct link between the Riyadh incident and Pakistan’s statement to Iran.
CNBC said it would continue to update its coverage as more information becomes available.
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- Flames reported near Saudi capital airport as Pakistan presses Iran over energy supplies — CNBC — Top News
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