General · 11 March 2026
Saudi forces intercept 7 missiles, 5 drones targeting key sites.
Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said its forces intercepted seven ballistic missiles, including six aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base and another headed toward the Eastern Province. Air defenses also shot down five drones targeting the Shaybah oil field and additional drones over areas including Al-Kharj and Hafar Al-Batin. Saudi authorities condemned the attacks, blaming Iran and warning they threaten regional security. The government reaffirmed its right to take all necessary measures to protect the kingdom’s sovereignty and stability.
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