Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile targeting Riyadh

ANKARA

Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said early Saturday that a ballistic missile launched toward the Riyadh region was intercepted and destroyed.

“A ballistic missile launched towards the Riyadh region was intercepted and destroyed,” a spokesperson said on US social media company X.

No further details were provided on the origin of the missile or the timing of the interception.

Authorities did not report any casualties or damage.

Iran has retaliated to US and Israeli attacks on its territory with waves of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, inflicting casualties and infrastructure damage, while disrupting global markets and aviation.