Saudi Arabia: Iran-backed militias attempted to target oil facilities
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jul 27, 2026, 21:57 IST | Updated: Jul 27, 2026, 21:57 IST
Saudi Arabia said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, blaming Iran-backed militias operating from Iraq for the attacks.
Ministry of Defense spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said on Monday the attempted attacks took place over the past several hours and described them as terrorist acts launched from Iraqi territory.
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