Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones over the past hours that had attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern Region, according to a statement issued on July 28, 2026.Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the attacks were once again launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iran-affiliated militias, describing them as "terrorist attempts."Al-Maliki affirmed the Kingdom's legitimate right to defend itself and its capabilities, while reserving the right to respond at the appropriate time and place.