Amman, July 27 (Petra) - Saudi forces intercepted multiple armed drones targeting oil infrastructure across the Eastern Region and Riyadh, according to Saudi Ministry of Defense spokesperson Turki Malki on Monday.

He stated that the drones were launched from Iraqi territory, carried out by Iran-backed groups.

Malki asserted the country's right to defend its territory and resources, warning that Saudi Arabia reserves the right to retaliate at a time and place of its choosing.

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