Saudi Arabia revealed that its air defense system successfully intercepted three ballistic missiles aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Base amid the escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israel alliance and Iran in the region.
On 6 March 2026, Saudi authorities disclosed that their air defense system intercepted at least three ballistic missiles targeting the Prince Sultan Air Base, marking the latest sign of rising tensions in the Middle East.
They stated this incident occurred amid an expanding war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran, with missile and drone retaliatory attacks occurring over recent days across multiple areas in the region, especially in the Persian Gulf countries.
Previously, Saudi Arabia and several Gulf states faced repeated attacks, with accusations that Iran was behind missile launches and drone strikes targeting military bases and economic infrastructure in the region.
The rising tensions have caused concern among many that the war could escalate into a broader regional conflict, potentially impacting the global economy—particularly energy markets—since the Persian Gulf region is a major producer and exporter of oil and gas.
Source: TRT World