Saudi Arabia says intercepted dozens of drones entering its airspace

Saudi Arabia intercepted dozens of drones entering its airspace, the defence ministry said on Friday, as Iran carries out attacks on oil-rich Gulf countries in response to US-Israeli strikes.

"Twelve drones were intercepted and destroyed after entering Saudi airspace," a spokesperson for the defence ministry posted on X.

A wave of nine and then seven drones had also been shot down, they said in separate statements.