RIYADH: Saudi Arabia shot down seven ballistic missiles, the Ministry of Defense announced early Wednesday.
Six of the missiles were aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base, and another was intercepted en route to Eastern Province.
Nine drones were shot down in Al-Khalj, Hafar Al-Batin and other areas of Eastern Province, the ministry said.
The war started by the United States and Israel against Iran is escalating, affecting regional stability and causing a global energy crisis.
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Gulf states and other countries in the region, saying they threaten regional security and violate international law.
The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman via video conference, reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s right to take all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Brent crude hit a historic $120 per barrel on Monday, but settled at $90 per barrel on Tuesday.
“There will be a devastating impact on the global oil market and the longer the disruption lasts…the more severe the impact on the global economy will be,” Amin Nasser, CEO of Aramco, the world’s biggest oil exporter, told reporters.
The White House said gasoline prices would plummet if America’s war goals were achieved.
The conflict could drag on for months, even though US President Donald Trump has said it may be nearing an end. But Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said it would end it once they decide.
