Saudi Arabia intercepts 22 Iranian drones in eastern province — 10 then 12 more

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence posted two statements on X on Day 22: - First: '10 drones intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region' - Second: air defenses shot down 12 more drones, also in the east Total: 22 Iranian drones intercepted in Saudi Arabia's eastern province. The eastern province hosts the world's highest concentration of oil infrastructure: Aramco's Abqaiq processing facility and Ras Tanura export terminal. Iran targeting the eastern province suggests continued probing of Saudi energy infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has maintained nominal neutrality in the war while actively deploying air defenses. The 22-drone intercept marks sustained Iranian drone pressure on Saudi territory, alongside concurrent attacks on UAE and Kuwait.