Saudi Arabia Says It Shot Down Drones Fired by Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
The defense ministry said the drones were fired from Iraq and caused no reported casualties or damage, underscoring rising regional tensions.
- On Monday, the Saudi Defence Ministry reported its military shot down drones fired from Iraq by Iran-backed militias targeting petroleum facilities in Riyadh. The ministry stated, "It reserves the right to respond."
- Earlier this month, Houthi rebels accused Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa International Airport to prevent a flight from Tehran from landing. This incident strained the informal ceasefire between Riyadh and the Houthis held in recent years.
- Following the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting 20 per cent of global oil and gas supply, the Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi-linked shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a vital export route for Riyadh.
- Analysts warn a new theater of conflict could have grave implications for global markets, as the escalation risks opening a new battlefront in West Asia where the United States and Iran have been engaged in a war for five months.
- The interception reflects the volatile struggle for influence gripping the region, demonstrating the precarious nature of energy security and the heightened threat of conflict expansion across West Asia.
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CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as…
Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to turn back tanker
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to turn around as part of their self-styled blockade of the kingdom. The attacks underscored lingering tensions despite a period of calm between the United States and Iran, neither of which has announced attacks for days following weeks of escalation over …
Saudi Arabia downs Iraq-launched drones as Houthis target oil tanker
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched from Iraq and a Saudi tanker came under Houthi attack. The incidents underline persistent regional tension despite a brief lull between Iran and the United States.
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Saudi Arabia says it has been attacked again by drones allegedly sent by pro-Iranian groups in Iraq. According to the Saudi Ministry of Defense, multiple drones were shot down while reportedly en route to the country's oil facilities. Follow all developments in the Middle East in our live blog.
The last launch could reflect Tehran's willingness to test the Israeli reaction and determine how far it can go without causing a direct response.
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