Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones launched from Iraq targeting oil facilities Sign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developments Published Jul 29, 2026, 04:30 AM Updated Jul 29, 2026, 04:30 AM Set as preferred source July 28 – Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones launched from Iraqi territory that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's key Eastern Province. It was the second such attack in less than two days, raising the stakes for Baghdad as Riyadh presses Iraq to prevent its territory from being used as a launchpad…
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