Riyadh, March 22 -- The Saudi Ministry of Defence has announced the successful interception and neutralisation of multiple aerial threats targeting the kingdom's capital and eastern regions. Military officials confirmed that they have "intercepted and downed four more drones over the Eastern Province."

This operation follows a series of attempted strikes aimed at key residential and economic hubs within the country.

The latest defensive action was reported shortly after the military confirmed a high-altitude engagement over the capital city. The ministry noted that the "statement came hours after it announced shooting down a ballistic missile over Riyadh."

These incidents occur as Iran has "repeatedly targeted Saudi Arabia," alongside ...