Saudi warns Iran against ‘miscalculation’ after attacks

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Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman

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Saudi Arabia’s Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman urged Iran to “avoid miscalculation” on Saturday, following missile and drone launches against the kingdom.

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In a series of statements, the Saudi defence ministry said it had thwarted repeated missile launches at an air base which houses US military personnel and drone attacks at a major oil field.

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Iran is pressing attacks across the Gulf, a week since US-Israeli strikes against the Islamic republic triggered regional war.

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Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, reported at least two drone attacks earlier this week that targeted the Ras Tanura refinery in the east.

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Prince Khalid posted on X after meeting with Pakistan’s military chief that the pair had “discussed Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and the measures needed to halt them”.

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“We stressed that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that the Iranian side will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation,” he added.

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The defence ministry earlier posted on X that “a ballistic missile launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base” southeast of the capital Riyadh was “intercepted and destroyed”.

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The official Saudi Press Agency later reported another missile attack at the same base, saying it was also intercepted, quoting a defence ministry spokesperson.

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The news agency also reported at least 17 drone attacks targeting the Shaybah oil field near the Emirati border. The drones were “intercepted and destroyed”, it said.

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In a separate incident, two drones were intercepted east of Riyadh, according to the defence ministry.

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