Iranian drone and missile (type not stated) attack on Place not stated · 28 February 2026
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- Date
- 28 February 2026 · 11 Ramadan 1447 AH
- Place
- Place not stated
- Attacker
- Iran
- Weapons
- Drone, Missile (type not stated)
- Outcome
- Intercepted
- Killed / injured
- No casualties reported
- Confirmation
- Reported by Saudi media
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Sources (12 reports in all)
- Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of 8 drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharjوزارة الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 8 مسيَّرات بالقرب من الرياض والخرج (machine translation)
“Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of 8 drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharj https://t.co/XOF403JH1r”
- The Saudi Defense Ministry’s official spokesperson says that five hostile drones were intercepted near Prince Sultan Air Base.
“The Saudi Defense Ministry’s official spokesperson says that five hostile drones were intercepted near Prince Sultan Air Base. https://t.co/FiBFdwxBHz”
- Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed eight drones near the cities of Riyadh and al-Kharj, the defense ministry says.
“Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed eight drones near the cities of Riyadh and al-Kharj, the defense ministry says. https://t.co/dMeB0FT9Hr”
- #SaudiArabia’s defense ministry says that two cruise missiles were intercepted over an area southeast of the capital Riyadh, adding that sep…
“#SaudiArabia’s defense ministry says that two cruise missiles were intercepted over an area southeast of the capital Riyadh, adding that separate drone attacks have been thwarted. https://t.co/nLSNjGQcwl”
- Iranian Attacks Target Gulf Energy Infrastructure, Upping the Ante
“Strikes on sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia forced the closure of key production facilities and added to growing worries about global oil and gas supplies. Strikes on sites in Qatar and Saudi Arabia forced the closure of…”
- Fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike – as it happened
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- Saudi confirms Iran attacked Riyadh and Eastern regions
“[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid Israeli, US strikes on Iran for the latest regional developments.] Saudi Arabia confirmed on Saturday that Iran attacked Riyadh and the eastern region, according to a…”
- ‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil refinery
“‘Missile debris’ sparks fire at Saudi’s Aramco oil Refinery Videos show smoke rising from a refinery operated by Saudi Aramco after a fire broke out, which Saudi officials say was caused by debris from an intercepted…”
- U.S. Embassy In Saudi Arabia Hit In Suspected Iranian Drone Attack
- BREAKING: U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Hit by Iranian Drones
- Iranian Drones Hit US Embassy in Riyadh, Trump Vows Swift Response
“Marrakech – Two drones struck the United States Embassy in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a limited fire and minor material damage, Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said. Black smoke rose over Riyadh’s…”
- CIA station in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drone attack: Report