Saudi Arabia says it destroyed drones launched by Iran-backed groups in Iraq
Online Desk
27 Jul 2026 20:18 PM
Image for reference only. Debris and parts of the second bomb-laden drone that was intercepted and destroyed by Saudi defenses thus thwarting the attempt to target civilians in King Abdullah Airport in Jizan, Saudi Arabia in this Oct 8, 2021 handout image.
Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's Eastern Province and Riyadh, the Saudi Defence Ministry said on Monday.
The ministry said the drones were launched by Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq, reports Reuters.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemned the attack against the kingdom, reaffirming its right to respond to the sources of "the aggression" and deter those responsible.
The ministry called on the Iraqi government to take all necessary measures to prevent Iraqi territory from being used as a launchpad for attacks against Saudi Arabia.
