[11:51 AM, 3/4/2026] Dalal Awienat: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the Kingdom intercepted 9 drones on Wednesday, reported state news agency SPA. All-Maliki also said a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region of the kingdom and two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate. A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Iran’s attack on the United States Embassy building in Riyadh after preliminary assessments indicated two drones targeted the facility.

Saudi Arabia intercepts drone attack on Ras Tanura oil refinery, with online videos showing smoke rising from the site.

RIYADH: Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki announced Monday the interception and destruction of five hostile aerial drones near the Prince Sultan Air…