Saudi Defenses Intercept Drones Targeting Oil Facilities Amid Tensions with Iran

Saudi Arabia's air defences have intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory that were targeting the kingdom's petroleum facilities, the Saudi defence ministry said on Monday. The ministry accused Iranian-backed militias in Iraq of launching the drone attacks.

The ministry stated that the 'terrorist attempts' were carried out by groups backed by Iran, according to an official statement posted on social media. This move marks a significant escalation in tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.

The exact number of drones intercepted is not specified in the statement. However, the incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by drone attacks on critical infrastructure in the region.