Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drones From Iraqi Airspace Amid Regional Condemnation
News Context
At a glance
- The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on May 18, 2026, that its security forces intercepted and destroyed three drones after they entered the kingdom's airspace.
- According to the Saudi Press Agency, the drones were detected and neutralized after arriving from Iraqi airspace.
- The interception of the three drones was also reported by Al Arabiya and Asharq Al-Awsat.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced on May 18, 2026, that its security forces intercepted and destroyed three drones after they entered the kingdom’s airspace.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the drones were detected and neutralized after arriving from Iraqi airspace.
The interception of the three drones was also reported by Al Arabiya and Asharq Al-Awsat.
Following the incident, Qatar expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and condemned the targeting of the kingdom with drones, as reported by Al Jazeera Net.
The United Arab Emirates also issued a statement strongly condemning the drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, according to Sky News Arabia.