Iran has reportedly launched cruise missile attacks targeting the Al-Kharj area in Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the Gulf region. Saudi officials said the Kingdom’s air defence systems responded quickly, intercepting and destroying two incoming cruise missiles before they could reach their intended targets.
According to initial reports, the missiles were detected as they entered Saudi airspace, prompting defensive measures to neutralize the threat. Authorities confirmed that the interception took place over or near Al-Kharj, a city located southeast of the capital, Riyadh. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were released following the incident.
The attempted strike comes amid heightened regional tensions and a series of missile and drone attacks across several Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly activated its air defence systems in recent days to counter incoming threats.Officials have not yet provided further details about the missiles or the exact launch location, but the successful interception underscores the Kingdom’s efforts to defend its territory and critical infrastructure from aerial attacks.
