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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Attack From Iraq Targeting Riyadh and Oil Facilities
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
What happened
Saudi Arabia intercepted drone attacks launched by pro-Iranian militias from Iraq targeting Riyadh and oil facilities. The incident occurred amid US-Iran negotiations and follows drone interceptions by Israel and Jordan near their borders.
- 01Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones launched from Iraq targeting Riyadh and eastern oil facilities.
- 02Pro-Iranian militias are blamed for the drone attacks originating from Iraqi territory.
- 03Saudi Arabia asserts its right to defend itself and respond appropriately to such threats.
- 04The attack occurs during a US-Iran ceasefire amid ongoing nuclear deal negotiations.
- 05Israel intercepted two drones near the Jordanian border, origin under investigation.
- 06Jordan also reported shooting down two drones in its airspace, connection unclear.
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