In pictures: Khobar hostage drama

1 of 9 Saudi commandos moved in to rescue dozens of foreign hostages being held in the eastern city of Khobar.

2 of 9 About 40 commandos were involved in the rescue operation at the luxury Oasis housing compound.

3 of 9 Police surrounded the compound, and ambulances lined up outside.

4 of 9 Security forces flashed victory signs as the siege ended, about 25 hours after the attack began.

5 of 9 The attack started on Saturday when suspected Islamic militants went on a shooting spree at compounds in the city.

6 of 9 Western expatriates were among at least 10 people killed in the attack.

7 of 9 A bloodied mobile phone lies abandoned in one car, a mute witness to the surprise assault.

8 of 9 Roads were sealed off as the militants escaped into the Oasis compound, taking several hostages.

9 of 9 The Saudi authorities have vowed to crush the militants behind a series of attacks against foreigners in the oil-rich kingdom.