Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting its oil facilities for the second consecutive day. The kingdom claimed the drones were launched from Iraq and attributed the attacks to local militias supported by Iran.
Turki Al-Maliki, spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defense, announced on social media platform X on July 28 that "the air defense system intercepted several drones aimed at oil facilities in the eastern region."
Al-Maliki asserted, "This attack also originated from Iraqi territory and was carried out by militias supported by Iran."
He warned, "Saudi Arabia has the legitimate right to defend itself and its critical infrastructure, and it retains the right to respond at an appropriate time and place."
On the previous day, Saudi Arabia reported intercepting several drones heading toward oil facilities in the eastern region and the capital, Riyadh, claiming they were also launched from Iraq.
The Saudi Foreign Ministry has urged the Iraqi government to take measures to prevent its territory from being used for attacks against neighboring countries.
The Iraqi government has ordered an investigation into the incidents and stated it will not allow its territory to be used for attacks on other nations.
Saudi Arabia has not disclosed specific armed groups involved in the attacks or provided evidence to support its claims.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.