An attacked was launched in the Saudi city of Medina, close to the Prophet's Mosque, known as Islam's holiest sites. report says
The City of Medina
Al-Arabiva TV reports claimed that, as at the time the suicide bomber detonated his device, was when security officers in that area where breaking their Ramadan.
There are no casualties reports for now, according to reports on footage details, officials comments says.
The Prophet Mohammed is said to be buried in the Mosque and Medina is the second holiest place in Islam after Mecca.
State-linked Sabq news and the Okaz newspaper also carried reports of the suicide attack.
Earlier, at least one explosion rocked the eastern city of Qatif.
Qatif is home to many minority Shia Muslims and the blast appeared to target a Shia mosque. No casualties have been reported so far.
Map Showing Medina
A suspected suicide bomber also died after detonating a device near the US consulate in the city of Jeddah. Two security officers were slightly injured as they tackled the man, but no-one else was hurt.
Social media footage from Medina showed a vehicle on fire in a car park, with two security officers lying nearby.
Other footage showed ambulances and police vehicles streaming to the area.
It is not clear who is behind any of the attacks.
The attacks come with the holy month of Ramadan drawing to a close and ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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