Riyadh: The Saudi Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 13 drones over Riyadh and the Eastern Province. This action comes as regional tensions have surged following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministry did not provide any details regarding potential injuries or damage resulting from the interception of the drones. The escalation in the Middle East has been significant since the United States and Israel initiated a joint offensive against Iran on February 28, which has resulted in the death of approximately 1,300 individuals, including the then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In response to the offensive, Iran has launched drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as Jordan, Iraq, and various Gulf countries. These retaliatory strikes are aimed at US military assets and have led to casualties, infrastructural damage, and disruptions in global markets and aviation.