Saudi Arabia Destroys 4 Rockets, 2 Drones in al-Kharj, Eastern Region

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Destroys 4 Rockets, 2 Drones in al-Kharj, Eastern Region

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)
Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki. (SPA)

Official spokesman of the Saudi Defense Ministry Turki al-Malki announced on Friday that the Kingdom’s defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles that were fired at the Prince Sultan Air Base in the al-Kharj region.

A drone was later destroyed in the Eastern Region and another in the al-Kharj region 80 kms southeast of Riyadh.

A Cruise missile was also destroyed east of al-Kharj.



Saudi, UAE Defense Ministers Affirm Full Solidarity against Iranian Aggression

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi, UAE Defense Ministers Affirm Full Solidarity against Iranian Aggression

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, held a phone call on Thursday with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defense of the United Arab Emirates.

During the call, the two officials condemned the Iranian aggression against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and other brotherly states, the Saudi Press Agency said.

They also expressed full solidarity and commitment to providing necessary support for any measures taken in response.


MWL Condemns Iran's Targeting of Türkiye, Azerbaijan

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Iran's Targeting of Türkiye, Azerbaijan

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned Iran's attempt to target the Republics of Türkiye and Azerbaijan, describing it as part of its continued blatant attacks against several countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa denounced the attacks as a flagrant violation of religious values and of international and humanitarian laws and norms.

He stressed the importance of the international community, in all its components, confronting such criminal recklessness with firmness and unity.


Arab League to Hold Meeting on Iran’s Attacks on Arab Countries

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
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Arab League to Hold Meeting on Iran’s Attacks on Arab Countries

A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)
A general view shows the opening session of the meeting of Arab foreign ministers at the Arab League Headquarters (Reuters)

The Arab League will hold an extraordinary ministerial-level session on Sunday via video conference to discuss Iran’s blatant attacks on Arab countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

These attacks constitute a violation of international law, established charters, and the principles of good neighborliness.

The meeting comes at the request of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt.