Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting Shaybah oilfield

Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones targeting the Shaybah oilfield in the Rub’ al-Khali desert on Monday, bringing the total number of drones downed that day to 14. This escalation follows a recent joint attack by Israel and the US on Iran, which resulted in significant casualties, including the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran has conducted drone and missile strikes against Israel and US military positions in the region.

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