Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Drones Launched from Iraq

Saudi Arabia's air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the kingdom's eastern region, according to Defense Ministry spokesperson Turki al-Maliki. The attacks were launched from Iraqi territory, he said.

The latest incident comes a day after Saudi Arabia reported intercepting several drones launched from Iraq that targeted petroleum facilities in the kingdom's east and the capital, Riyadh.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that Iran-backed armed groups had launched the drones from Iraqi territory, following Monday's incident.