Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia, April 6, 2026 (AFP) - Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line

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2026-04-06

For generations, a Saudi oasis town has been a favoured spot for stressed visitors from the nearby capital Riyadh to come and decompress. But the serenity in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj has been rattled after it found itself in the line of fire from Iranian attacks. Renowned for its dates and palm-lined streets, the town also lies on the edge of the sprawling Prince Sultan Air Base. Last month, US media outlets said at least a dozen American soldier......

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