Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense reported that three ballistic missiles were launched toward areas near the capital, Riyadh, early Sunday. According to a ministry spokesperson, one missile was intercepted while the other two landed in uninhabited zones. The country’s civil defense issued an early morning alert, which was withdrawn within seven minutes after confirming the threat had subsided. The ministry also stated that five drones were intercepted after midnight.

The attacks come as Iran continues to target Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes that have intensified regional conflict. Several of these assaults have reportedly targeted energy facilities in oil-rich nations, raising fears of sudden disruptions in global energy supplies.

The latest missile and drone incidents underscore the growing instability across the Gulf region and the potential risks to vital energy infrastructure if hostilities persist.