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- Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry says its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that tried to target oil facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions.
- The ministry's spokesman said the drones had come from Iraqi territory.
- The interception followed claims of involvement by an Iran-backed group.
What to watch next
- Any further drone attacks or interceptions announced by the Saudi Defense Ministry
- Whether the Iraq-based group claimed to be behind the attack issues further statements or threats
- Any response from Iraq or Iran regarding drones launched from Iraqi territory
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Named Saudi Arabia · Iraq · Eastern Region · Riyadh · Iran-backed groups · Saudi Ministry of Defense · Turki Al-Maliki
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