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Saudi Air Defenses Intercept Missiles Amid Rising Tensions

3/19/2026

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On March 18, Saudi air defenses responded to a ballistic threat in Riyadh after loud explosions and alerts sent to residents.
The incident occurred amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in February.
Witnesses reported missile interceptions near the Diplomatic Quarter.
The escalating conflict has severely disrupted global energy supplies while a scheduled meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers was taking place.

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On March 18, Saudi air defenses responded to a ballistic threat in Riyadh after loud explosions and alerts sent to residents.
The incident occurred amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in February.
Witnesses reported missile interceptions near the Diplomatic Quarter.
The escalating conflict has severely disrupted global energy supplies while a scheduled meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers was taking place.