Iranian drone attack on Riyadh · 27 July 2026
Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of a number of drones coming from Iraqi territory
عام / وزارة الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيّرات قادمة من الأراضي العراقية (machine translation)
- Date
- 27 July 2026 · 13 Safar 1448 AH
- Place
- Riyadh
- Attacker
- Iran
- Weapons
- Drone
- Outcome
- Intercepted
- Killed / injured
- No casualties reported
- Launched from
- Iraq
- Confirmation
- Officially confirmed
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- Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of a number of drones coming from Iraqi territoryعام / وزارة الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيّرات قادمة من الأراضي العراقية (machine translation)
“Riyadh, 13 Safar 1448 AH, corresponding to 27 July 2026 AD, SPA The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki, stated that the air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones during the past hours that attempted to target facilities…”
- Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of a number of drones coming from Iraqi territoryوزارة الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيّرات قادمة من الأراضي العراقية (machine translation)
“The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki, stated that the air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones during the past hours that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions. The Major General explained…”
- Ministry of Defense: The Saudi Armed Forces carried out specific qualitative strikes against targets belonging to terrorist militias in Iraqوزارة الدفاع: القوات المسلحة السعودية شنّت ضربات نوعية محددة ضد أهداف تابعة لميليشيات إرهابية في العراق (machine translation)
“The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki, stated that, in continuation of the two statements issued by the Ministry of Defense on Monday (13 Safar 1448 AH) and Tuesday (14 Safar 1448 AH), corresponding to (27-28 July 2026 AD), that the defenses…”
- Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of a number of drones coming from Iraqi territory. The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Staff Turki Al-Malki, stated that the…وزارة الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيّرات قادمة من الأراضي العراقية. صرح المتحدث الرسمي باسم وزارة الدفاع اللواء الركن تركي المالكي أن ال… (machine translation)
“Ministry of Defense: Interception and destruction of a number of drones coming from Iraqi territory. The official spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, Major General Turki al-Malki, stated that the air defenses intercepted and destroyed a number of drones during the past hours that attempted…”
- Destruction of Iranian drones launched by militias from Iraq to target facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadhتدمير مسيرات إيرانية أطلقتها ميليشيات من العراق لاستهداف منشآت في الشرقية والرياض (machine translation)
- Breaking: | Ministry of Defense: - Interception and destruction of a number of drones during the past hours coming from Iraqi territory - The drones attempted to target facilities …#عاجل | وزارة الدفاع: - اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيرات خلال الساعات الماضية قادمة من الأراضي العراقية - الطائرات المسيرة حاولت استهداف منشآت … (machine translation)
“Breaking: Ministry of Defense: - Interception and destruction of a number of drones during the past hours coming from Iraqi territory - The drones attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions - The terrorist attempts were carried out by militias…”
- Ministry of Defense: During the past hours, a number of drones coming from Iraqi territory were intercepted and destroyed, which attempted to target petroleum facilities in the reg…وزارة الدفاع: خلال الساعات الماضية، تم اعتراض وتدمير عدد من المسيّرات القادمة من الأراضي العراقية، التي حاولت استهداف منشآت بترولية في المنط… (machine translation)
“Ministry of Defense: During the past hours, a number of drones coming from Iraqi territory were intercepted and destroyed, which attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions https://t.co/x7XUvGyPMs”
- Breaking: | Kuwait: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions with drones launched by the militias …عاجل | الكويت: - ندين بأشد العبارات الاعتداءات التي حاولت استهداف منشآت بترولية بالمنطقتين الشرقية والرياض بطائرات مسيرة أطلقتها الميليشيات … (machine translation)
“Breaking | Kuwait: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks that attempted to target petroleum facilities in the Eastern and Riyadh regions with drones launched by Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq in a blatant violation of its sovereignty - Solidarity with the Kingdom in…”
- Breaking: | Council of Ministers: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks by the terrorist militias affiliated with Iran in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and East…#عاجل | مجلس الوزراء: - ندين بأشد العبارات اعتداءات الميليشيات الإرهابية التابعة لإيران في اليمن والعراق على المنشآت النفطية في منطقتي الريا… (machine translation)
“Breaking | Council of Ministers: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern regions, and commercial ships in the Red Sea - The Kingdom will not be lenient in protecting its security…”
- Council of Ministers: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks by the terrorist militias affiliated with Iran in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern reg…مجلس الوزراء: - ندين بأشد العبارات اعتداءات الميليشيات الإرهابية التابعة لإيران في اليمن والعراق على المنشآت النفطية في منطقتي الرياض والشرق… (machine translation)
“Council of Ministers: - We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks by Iran-affiliated terrorist militias in Yemen and Iraq on oil facilities in the Riyadh and Eastern regions, and commercial ships in the Red Sea - The Kingdom will not be lenient in protecting its security and interests…”
- 🔴 Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh 🔴 The drones were …
“🔴 Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones targeting oil facilities in the Eastern Province and Riyadh 🔴 The drones were launched from Iraqi territory and carried out by Iranian-backed militias…”
- Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups
“Saudi Arabia has reported intercepting drones that targeted oil facilities in its eastern province and Riyadh. Saudi’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it “reserves the right to respond” to the attack, which it…”
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