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Saudi Arabia intercepts 7 missiles; debris falls near energy facilities

By Thomson Reuters Apr 6, 2026 | 6:21 PM

April 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it intercepted ​and destroyed ‌seven ballistic missiles launched towards its Eastern Region, with debris falling ‌near ​energy facilities, ⁠according to the ⁠defence ministry.

The ministry said work was underway to assess any ​damage but did not specify ⁠who launched ⁠the missiles.

Saudi Arabia ​has come under ​attack by hundreds of Iranian ‌missiles and drones since the start of the ⁠U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, most of which were intercepted, ⁠authorities ‌say.

Tehran has ⁠launched strikes on ​Israel ‌and Gulf Arab ​states that ⁠host U.S. military installations.

(Reporting by Enas Alashray; Editing by Chris Reese and Stephen ​Coates)