Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites
Summary
Saudi Arabia said it stopped drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias that targeted its oil facilities and capital city, Riyadh. At the same time, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed they struck Saudi oil infrastructure with drones as part of ongoing tensions between the groups.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia intercepted several drones launched from Iraq by Iranian-supported militias on July 27, 2026.
- The drones targeted oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and the capital, Riyadh.
- Saudi Arabia demanded Iraq prevent its land from being used to launch attacks.
- Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, claimed separate drone attacks on Saudi oil sites.
- The Saudi-led coalition has been fighting the Houthis, who control parts of Yemen, since 2015.
- The recent attacks come after a short pause in fighting between the US and Iran following 13 days of conflict.
- The Houthis also imposed a naval blockade on Saudi ports and responded to Saudi drone incursions.
- This is the first time in years Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have exchanged attacks, risking a fragile truce from 2022.
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