"Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence said in multiple statements that several drones were intercepted and destroyed in the east and north of the country as it fended off attacks. The ministry also said late on Friday that the country's armed forces intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards the al-Kharj governorate."
"The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Saturday that five US Air Force refuelling planes were damaged in recent days while on the ground at an airbase in Saudi Arabia. According to the WSJ, quoting unnamed US officials, the aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack."
"Qatar's Ministry of Defence reported missile attacks and issued temporary evacuation measures. An intercepted missile strike was announced at about 2am (11:00 GMT), while another one was reported later in the morning."
Iran launched coordinated missile and drone attacks against multiple countries in the Gulf region, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, on Friday night and Saturday morning. Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence reported intercepting several drones and a ballistic missile targeting al-Kharj governorate. The Wall Street Journal reported that five US Air Force refuelling planes were damaged at a Saudi airbase during Iranian attacks. Qatar's Ministry of Defence confirmed missile strikes and implemented temporary evacuation measures for residents in affected areas, with safe accommodations provided. These attacks represent continued Iranian retaliation in the broader regional conflict involving the United States and Israel.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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