Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting oil facilities, blames Iran-backed Iraqi militias

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Published: 2026-07-27T13:51:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Times of Israel
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Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted and destroyed drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq, which were targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and the capital, Riyadh. The Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, stated that the kingdom reserves the right to respond. This incident highlights ongoing regional security challenges and potential threats to critical energy infrastructure.

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