Esat Firat
25 March 2026•Update: 26 March 2026
ISTANBUL
Saudi Arabia said it shot down 28 drones and a ballistic missile targeting the country’s Eastern Region.
In statements posted on the US social media company X early Wednesday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said the aerial threats were detected and destroyed by air defense systems before reaching their targets.
No information was provided on the source of the attacks.
The US and Israel have been carrying out airstrikes on Iran since Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people so far.
Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel along with Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
