Saudi Arabia Faces First Casualties in Iran Conflict

Saudi Arabia reports its first casualties in the Iran conflict, with two foreign nationals killed and 12 injured by a military projectile. Rising tensions follow numerous Iranian missile and drone attacks on Gulf nations during the nine-day war. The Arab League criticizes Iran's aggression.

Saudi Arabia has reported its first casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran, as a military projectile struck a residential area, killing two individuals from India and Bangladesh. The attack also left 12 Bangladeshis injured, according to a statement from Saudi authorities on Sunday evening.

This incident marks an escalation in the regional tensions spurred by hundreds of Iranian missile and drone strikes targeting Gulf nations and other countries during the nine-day conflict. The growing violence has sparked widespread concern and anger across the region.

In response to the hostilities, Arab League chief Ahmed Abouel Gheit condemned Iran's actions at a diplomatic meeting on Sunday, criticizing the country's 'reckless policy' of targeting Arab nations. The conflict continues to draw international attention as stakeholders urge for a resolution to the escalating violence.