Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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In brief
Escalating tensions in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia reports intercepting unmanned aircraft launched by Iraqi militias backed by Tehran for the second consecutive day. Simultaneously, Houthi forces operating from Yemen announced successful operations against maritime vessels in regional waters. These incidents underscore the intensifying military confrontations between Iran-aligned groups and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about regional stability and international shipping security.
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Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker
CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed to
