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Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to avoid “miscalculation” after missile and drone launches targeting the kingdom, Saudi authorities said Saturday.
The Saudi Defense Ministry said it had intercepted missile launches targeting an air base hosting U.S. military personnel and drone attacks aimed at a major oil field.
The defense ministry said a ballistic missile, launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base southeast of the capital Riyadh, was intercepted and destroyed.
The official Saudi Press Agency later reported another missile attack targeting the same base, also intercepted, citing a defense ministry spokesperson.
Saudi authorities said the base houses U.S. military personnel.
The Saudi Press Agency reported at least 17 drone attacks targeting the Shaybah oil field near the border with the United Arab Emirates.
The drones were intercepted and destroyed, the report said.
In a separate incident, the defense ministry said two drones were intercepted east of Riyadh.
Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, also reported at least two drone attacks earlier this week targeting the Ras Tanura refinery in the eastern part of the country.
Prince Khalid posted on X after meeting Pakistan’s military chief, saying they discussed Iranian attacks on the kingdom and steps needed to stop them.
“We stressed that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that the Iranian side will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation,” he said.
Iran has launched attacks across the Gulf in the week since U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic triggered a regional war.
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