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.
Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line
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Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line