Overview
- Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said Sunday it intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace from Iraqi territory.
- Officials said air defences tracked the aircraft after they crossed the northern border and neutralised them shortly after entry.
- The ministry stated it will take necessary operational measures and reserves the right to respond to any attempt to violate the kingdom’s sovereignty.
- The incident matches a months‑long pattern of drones launched from Iraq toward Gulf countries even after an April truce reduced larger exchanges.
- Attribution to a specific group remains unclear, which complicates any response and raises ongoing risks to regional stability and critical energy sites.