Middle East

Saudi says it intercepted 3 drones that entered from Iraqi airspace

CAIRO — 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. — (Reuters)