US EditionSaudi Arabia Reports Three Ballistic Missiles Targeted Riyadh Area
Saudi Arabia intercepted one of three ballistic missiles near Riyadh and destroyed five drones amid ongoing Iranian retaliatory strikes, officials said.
- Saudi Arabia detected the launch of three ballistic missiles toward the Riyadh region, intercepting one while the other two fell in uninhabited areas.
- The Saudi Defense Ministry intercepted and destroyed five drones overnight in two separate operations.
- Saudi Arabia declared several Iranian Embassy staffers persona non grata, ordering them to leave within 24 hours, citing Iran's recent attacks as violations of international law.
- The Saudi Civil Defense directorate stated that danger had passed in Al-Kharj and advised residents to follow instructions and avoid unsafe behavior.
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Saudi Arabia Missile Attack: 3 Ballistic Missiles Target Riyadh
Saudi Arabia reported that three ballistic missiles targeted the Riyadh area, with one successfully intercepted and two falling in uninhabited zones, causing no casualties. The incident highlights ongoing regional tensions and the persistent threats to civilian areas. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further escalation and safeguard residents.
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RIYADH: Iran fired three ballistic missiles toward Riyadh early Sunday as it continued its daily attacks on Gulf states amid its war with Israel and the US, the Saudi Defense Ministry said. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s spokesman, said one of the missiles was intercepted, while the other two “fell in an uninhabited area.” Eleven drones were also launched toward
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No damage was reported following the attacks. Meanwhile, it was reported on Saturday that a U.S.-operated Patriot air defense battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in the March 9 explosion, which injured over 30
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AlKhaleej TodaySaudi Arabia reports three ballistic missiles targeted Riyadh area, one intercepted
RIYADH, March 22 — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence said today three ballistic missiles were detected around the capital, as the kingdom and its Gulf neighbours face Iranian strikes in retaliation for US-Israeli attacks.“One missile was intercepted, while the other two fell in an uninhabited area,” a spokesperson for the ministry posted on social media.Early Sunday morning, the Saudi Civil Defence issued a warning, before cancelling it seven m…
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