Saudi says it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace

May 17, 2026 4:08 PM EDT

CAIRO, May ‌17 (Reuters) - ​Saudi ​Arabia on Sunday said ‌it intercepted three drones ⁠after they entered ‌its territory from Iraqi ‌airspace.

The kingdom's defense ministry said it ​would take the necessary operational ⁠measures to respond to any ​attempt to violate its sovereignty and security.

While ​hostilities during ‌the Iran conflict have largely ⁠been scaled down since a ceasefire ⁠came into effect in ​April, drones have been launched from Iraq towards Gulf ‌countries, including Saudi Arabia and ‌Kuwait.

(Reporting by ⁠Menna Alaa ‌El-Din and ​Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Chris ‌Reese)



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