Saudi Arabia Intercepts Pro-Iran Drones Targeting Oil Facilities

Saudi Arabia's defense ministry has intercepted several drones launched by pro-Iran groups in Iraq, according to an official statement posted on social media. The drones targeted petroleum facilities in areas of Saudi Arabia's east and the capital Riyadh.

The incident comes during a lull in fighting since Saturday, following 13 days of exchanges of fire between the US and Iran. Saudi Arabia has accused pro-Iran militias in Iraq of launching waves of attacks targeting their territory during the earlier phase of the conflict.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have also claimed attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure in response to incursions by the kingdom's drones. The Houthis announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia's ports, but Riyadh had yet to comment on the claims.