Saudi security forces walk along a pier at the docks of Ras Al Khair port, about 185 kilometres north of Dammam in Saudi Arabia's eastern province. AFP
Saudi security forces walk along a pier at the docks of Ras Al Khair port, about 185 kilometres north of Dammam in Saudi Arabia's eastern province. AFP
Saudi security forces walk along a pier at the docks of Ras Al Khair port, about 185 kilometres north of Dammam in Saudi Arabia's eastern province. AFP
Saudi security forces walk along a pier at the docks of Ras Al Khair port, about 185 kilometres north of Dammam in Saudi Arabia's eastern province. AFP

Saudi forces kill two 'terrorists' in shoot-out


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Security forces in eastern Saudi Arabia have killed two wanted "terrorists", the kingdom's Al Ekhbariya state television reported on Wednesday.

It said the shooting took place during a security operation in the coastal city of Dammam.

Calm was restored to the residential neighbourhood in Dammam after the operation, the broadcaster added.

No other details were provided on the identity of the deceased or the security operation.