Saudi Arabia’s defense forces intercepted six drones aimed at an oil field and a ballistic missile targeting an air base, according to a statement from the country’s defense ministry spokesperson posted on social media platform X. The incident occurred in the southern desert region known as the Empty Quarter, where the Shaibah oil field is located.

The Shaibah field, operated by Saudi Aramco, produces about one million barrels of oil per day. The ballistic missile was reportedly heading toward Prince Sultan Air Base, which had been used by the United States Air Force as part of preparations for potential operations involving Iran. The ministry did not report any damage or casualties from the attempted attacks.

The report, citing BBC as its source, comes amid heightened regional tensions involving Iran and Western military activities in the Middle East.