Saudi Arabia downs two Iranian drones near oil field

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  • 12 March, 2026
  • 09:36
Saudi Arabia downs two Iranian drones near oil field

Saudi Arabia's Air Defense Forces intercepted and destroyed two combat drones launched from Iran toward the Shaybah oil field, Report informs, citing the Saudi Ministry of Defense.

The ministry noted that the two combat drones were destroyed in the Rub' al Khali desert (Empty Quarter) after being launched toward one of the world's largest oil fields.