RIYADH, March 15 (ANI): The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of 10 drones targeting Riyadh and the eastern regions, marking a significant escalation in aerial activity.
The latest interceptions followed an earlier announcement made about an hour prior, in which the ministry confirmed it had destroyed two other drones in the eastern part of the country.
Before these incidents, the ministry reported that its forces had already neutralized seven drones across the same regions. The operations highlight the continued efforts of Saudi air defenses to protect the kingdom’s central and eastern territories.
Further north, officials also confirmed the interception and destruction of a drone after it was detected over the Al-Jawf region.
Shortly after the latest interceptions, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement distancing itself from the attacks.
As reported by Al Jazeera, the IRGC said, “This attack has no connection to the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Saudi government should seek to discover the origin of the attacks.”
The developments follow a major wave of hostilities earlier in the week, when Saudi Arabia intercepted nearly 50 drones within a few hours on Friday.
According to Euronews, officials said the volume of drones represented an unusually high level of aerial threats for Saudi Arabia, particularly as critical sites such as the US Embassy and key oil infrastructure face heightened risks.
The tensions have intensified amid a broader regional conflict.
Adding to the volatile situation, the Israeli military confirmed a new wave of strikes in Tehran.
“The IDF has just begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran,” the military said in a statement.
At the same time, Israel expanded its operations into Lebanon, striking the Al-Zrariya Bridge on the Litani River.
The Israel Defense Forces said Hezbollah had used the bridge to move combat forces, adding that the strike was carried out to prevent threats to Israeli civilians and further harm to Lebanese civilians.
As the multi-front conflict continues, US President Donald Trump signaled Washington’s intention to intensify its campaign against Iran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran’s military capabilities were being decimated.
“We have unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time—watch what happens to these deranged scumbags today,” he wrote.
Trump added, “They’ve been killing innocent people all over the world for 47 years, and now I, as the 47th President of the United States of America, am killing them. What a great honor it is to do so.”
Despite the show of force, concerns over regional stability remain.
A CNN report suggested that the Trump administration may have underestimated the likelihood of Iran closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to the military strikes.
Sources said the Pentagon and the National Security Council did not fully anticipate such a move, despite long-standing US contingency plans for the vital waterway. (ANI)
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