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Saudi security forces foil terrorist attack near royal place in Jeddah – reports Saudi security forces foil terrorist attack near royal place in Jeddah
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A gunman and two guards were killed in a shootout as the Saudi Arabian security forces prevented a terrorist attack near the royal Al Salam Palace in Jeddah, social media reports claimed on Saturday. A gunman and two guards were killed in a shootout as Saudi Arabian security forces prevented a terrorist attack near the royal Al Salam Palace in Jeddah early Saturday.
Several Twitter accounts posted photos which, they said, were made at the site of the incident near the Al Salam (Peace) palace. A man drove up to the western gate of the Al Salam (Peace) Palace and opened fire, the Saudi Interior Ministry told al-Arabiya.
There has so far been no confirmation of the attack from Saudi authorities. The slain attacker was identified as Mansour al-Amri, a 28-year-old Saudi national, who had no prior criminal record or connections to extremists.
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a security warning to American citizens in Jeddah over the reported attack. According to the ministry, Amri was in possession of Kalashnikov rifles and petrol bombs, which were seized.
“Due to the possibility of ongoing police activity, American citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area,” the embassy said in a statement. Several Twitter accounts posted photos which, they said, were taken at the site of the incident.
In June 2016, a suicide bomber blew himself up near the US Consulate in Jeddah, injuring two guards. The Al Salam Palace is used by the Saudi royal family to conduct official business during the summer.
READ MORE: Terrorist plot targeting Grand Mosque in Mecca foiled – Saudi security forces The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security warning to American citizens in Jeddah over the reported attack.
Saudi Security forces frequently carry out raids in the coastal city, targeting the member of extremist cells linked to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL). “Due to the possibility of ongoing police activity, American citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area,” the embassy said.
In June 2016, a suicide bomber blew himself up near the US Consulate in Jeddah, injuring two guards.Saudi security forces frequently carry out raids in the coastal city, targeting extremist cells linked to Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).