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Current status: Under Attack. Last updated: 2026-05-06T22:19:40.746Z
East-West Pipeline: Drone attack on vital cross-country oil pipeline; oil exports holding steady but flow impacted; multiple energy facilities hit post-ceasefire; Prince Sultan Air Base: Islamic Re...
Early warning alerts issued by Saudi civil defense in Riyadh and Al-Kharj for potential threat.
Intelligence: Air raid alerts activated in Riyadh amid reports of Iranian drones/missiles; no confirmed impacts but indicates heightened air defense posture in capital.
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Islamic Resistance of Iraq drone strike on US-hosted base.
Intelligence: Iran-backed militia drone targeted US forces at Prince Sultan Air Base; footage released claiming hit, underscoring ongoing proxy threats to US Gulf presence amid regional tensions.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraq
Iranian drone strike caused fire and shutdown of major oil refinery
Intelligence: Iranian drone strike caused fire and precautionary shutdown of major 550,000 bpd Aramco refinery/export terminal, no casualties but global oil market jolt. Escalation to energy infrastructure signals Iran's strategy to impose economic costs on US allies.
Weapon: Iranian drones
Origin: IRGC bases, Iran
Explosions heard and seen near King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu, key oil and petrochemical port on Red Sea.
Intelligence: Explosions heard/seen near King Fahd Industrial Port in Yanbu (Red Sea oil/petrochem port), likely from Iranian strikes or intercepts amid attacks on Saudi energy sites. Targets Gulf infrastructure to disrupt exports, heightening regional economic warfare.
Weapon: Iranian missiles/drones
Origin: IRGC bases, Iran
Saudi Arabia intercepts drone near Al-Jowf region
Intelligence: Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian drone near Al-Jowf region on Jordan border, part of ongoing air defense successes against True Promise 4 incursions. Demonstrates breadth of Iranian drone swarms testing northern Saudi defenses.
Weapon: Iranian drone (intercepted)
Origin: IRGC bases, Iran
Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile
Intelligence: Saudi Ministry of Defense reported interception of a single cruise missile east of Al Kharj with no reported impact or damage; indicates ongoing Iranian proxy or direct retaliation attempts amid regional escalation.
Weapon: cruise missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone attack intercepted by Saudi air defenses
Intelligence: Iranian drone targeted Aramcoβs Shaybah oil field, intercepted by Saudi defenses; no confirmed damage but underscores threats to critical energy infrastructure with potential economic impact.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Explosions reported at a US military base.
Intelligence: Explosions at US base likely from Iranian retaliation targeting American presence; video shows blasts, part of broadening conflict hitting Gulf allies hosting US forces with potential damage to strategic assets.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drones hit diplomatic quarter during peace summit.
Intelligence: Iranian drones struck sensitive diplomatic area in capital during summit, escalating regional tensions; no specific casualties reported but symbolic high-value target. Demonstrates precision strike capability amid multi-front campaign.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Iranian missile projectile/debris struck residential building, killing 2 civilians and injuring 12.
Intelligence: Single projectile from Iranian missile hit civilian residential area east of Riyadh despite Saudi air defenses; 2 killed, 12 wounded; indicates spillover of Iran-Israel conflict to Gulf civilian zones with lethal consequences.
Weapon: ballistic missile debris
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Iranian ballistic missile strike hit residential area near Prince Sultan Air Base, killing at least two foreign workers and injuring 12.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missile impacted civilian residential zone in Al-Kharj east of Riyadh, causing confirmed fatalities and injuries among foreign workers; highlights Iran's targeting of areas near US-allied bases with collateral civilian damage, escalating regional tensions.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone attacks targeted US Embassy compound, prompting US ordered diplomats to leave; Saudi air defenses intercepted drone aimed at diplomatic quarter
Intelligence: Iranian drones struck near US diplomatic facilities in retaliation for US/Israeli strikes, causing minor damage and fires; led to mandatory US diplomat evacuation, signaling heightened threat to diplomatic assets and potential for further escalation against US presence in Gulf.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran (IRGC bases)
Air defenses intercept drones targeting oil field
Intelligence: Multiple drones intercepted near major Aramco oil facility; part of 71 attacks on Shaybah in 11 days. Aims to disrupt Saudi energy exports amid war.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran or proxies
Iranian attack hit residential area killing two civilians and injuring others.
Intelligence: Missile or drone strike on civilian residential facility caused two deaths and injuries; condemned internationally as violation of laws of war; signals shift to targeting non-military sites.
Weapon: ballistic missile (debris)
Origin: IRGC Western Missile Bases, Kermanshah Province, Iran
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile aimed at the Eastern Province.
Intelligence: Saudi forces successfully intercepted Iranian ballistic missile targeting oil-rich Eastern Province; no reported impacts, demonstrates effective air defense amid ongoing barrages.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iranian territory
Evacuation due to sustained Iranian attacks.
Intelligence: US Embassy evacuated amid Iranian strikes on Saudi; no confirmed direct hit but part of broader attacks killing 2 in KSA, highlights vulnerability of diplomatic sites.
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Drone attack claimed by Iran on US reconnaissance aircraft location; air raid alert issued
Intelligence: IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya claimed Arash-2 suicide drone strike on US assets at Prince Sultan AB hosting Patriot/THAAD and refuelers; Saudi alerts confirm inbound threat but no confirmed impact reported.
Weapon: Arash-2 suicide drone
Origin: Iran
Drone intercepted heading toward oil field.
Intelligence: Drone downed before reaching 1M bpd facility; part of Iranian swarm on Gulf oil targets, defenses held with no damage.
Weapon: drone
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Explosion reported near the US Embassy in Riyadh.
Intelligence: Explosion near US Embassy in Riyadh suggests possible missile or drone strike targeting diplomatic assets; no casualty details, but indicates Iranian retaliation against US-allied sites.
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Saudi defenses intercepted 3 drones and 1 ballistic missile in the Eastern Region.
Intelligence: Multiple drones and missile intercepted near US bases and oil infrastructure; successful defense prevents potential strikes on strategic assets.
Weapon: drones, ballistic missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace, Isfahan
Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed 28 drones breaching airspace.
Intelligence: Large swarm of 28 Iranian drones intercepted across Saudi airspace, one of the largest neutralized so far; no confirmed impacts but underscores saturation attacks straining air defenses near key sites like Prince Sultan AB.
Weapon: Shahed-type drones
Origin: Iran
Drones intercepted near embassies district and oil fields amid Iranian attacks.
Intelligence: Saudi interceptions of Iranian drones targeting sensitive diplomatic and oil areas; no hits; part of broader Gulf-wide drone campaign.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran (likely IRGC southwestern bases)
Saudi air defense intercepted and destroyed one drone heading toward the Embassies District in Riyadh.
Intelligence: Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted a single drone targeting the diplomatic embassies district housing foreign missions; no damage or casualties reported. This incident highlights ongoing Iranian proxy drone threats against key diplomatic infrastructure amid regional escalation.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian proxies (likely Houthis)
Drone intercepted by air defenses
Intelligence: Saudi air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed an Iranian drone in remote Empty Quarter; no damage reported. Demonstrates ongoing low-level drone incursions.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
IRGC missile salvo targeting US forces
Intelligence: Iranian Revolutionary Guards launched missiles at major US base southeast of Riyadh; direct attack on American troops escalates regional war.
Weapon: missile
Origin: IRGC Aerospace Force missile base, Dezful region, Khuzestan Province, Iran
Iranian drone destroyed US AN/FPS-117 early warning radar at the airport.
Intelligence: Drone strike successfully hit and destroyed critical AN/FPS-117 radar used for long-range missile and aircraft detection; significant blow to US-Saudi air defense network, prompting urgent US reinforcements from Asia.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian territory, Persian Gulf coast
Reported strike destroyed US early warning radar used for missile and air defense detection
Intelligence: Iranian strike reportedly took out key US radar at northeastern Saudi airfield, range 500km for ballistic/aerodynamic targets. Part of systematic effort to blind adversary defenses, enhancing future strike capabilities.
Origin: Iran
Debris from intercepted missile fell near air base.
Intelligence: Intercepted missile debris impacted near Saudi air base, signaling proximity of threats to critical infrastructure; no major damage but raises oil facility vulnerability concerns.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iran
Drone strike on refinery within the port, damage assessment ongoing
Intelligence: Drone hit SAMREF refinery (Saudi Aramco/ExxonMobil JV, 400k bpd capacity), halting oil loading at Yanbu port (2.5M bpd); escalates energy war in Gulf.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iranian territory (likely IRGC Aerospace Force base)
Greek Patriot system downed Iranian missiles targeting Saudi oil refinery in Yanbu.
Intelligence: Iranian missiles targeted Yanbu refinery but intercepted by Greek-operated Patriots; no confirmed damage but highlights vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure. Strategic economic warfare via oil facility strikes.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iran
Drone strike reported
Intelligence: Drone hit refinery in Red Sea area; contributes to energy infrastructure campaign, potential for oil price spikes.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Drone attack on US installations amid explosions
Intelligence: Drone strike targeted US military facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia, part of ongoing Iranian-linked attacks; no confirmed damage details but coincides with explosions in Riyadh area, escalating threats to US presence.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Drone intercepted and destroyed by Saudi air defenses
Intelligence: Saudi Ministry of Defense reports successful interception of a drone in northern border area, possibly from Iraqi militias; no damage or casualties, indicates proxy threats probing defenses.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iraq
Air defenses intercepted 4 drones and 2 ballistic missiles; one missile landed outside residential areas.
Intelligence: Saudi forces successfully intercepted multiple drones and ballistic missiles, with one missile impacting harmlessly outside populated zones. Demonstrates ongoing Houthi or Iranian proxy drone/missile campaigns against kingdom.
Weapon: ballistic missile, drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Strikes reported near the air base
Intelligence: Missile/drone strikes targeted vicinity of key Saudi air base hosting US assets; part of broader Gulf escalation. Potential damage to military infrastructure.
Weapon: Ballistic missiles (Emad, Fattah, Qiam) and drones
Origin: Iranian territory (IRGC missile bases)
Strikes reported near King Sultan Air Base; Saudi forces destroyed eight drones in Eastern Province.
Intelligence: Drone attacks targeted key Saudi air base hosting US assets; successful interceptions but indicates proxy/Iranian pressure on Gulf military facilities.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran
Swarm of suicide drones and ballistic missile intercepted; 32 drones and 1 missile downed overnight.
Intelligence: Iranian drone swarm and ballistic missile targeted key US-Saudi air base; all intercepted but indicates persistent threats to military assets. Heightens regional air defense posture.
Weapon: suicide drones, ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Drone and ballistic missile attacks with powerful explosions
Intelligence: Swarm of suicide drones and missiles hit Sultan Air Base; targets US/Saudi military assets, part of Axis of Resistance multi-front offensive, potential degradation of air operations.
Weapon: suicide drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Iranian missile strike reportedly killed US pilot Tyler Gerres and other soldiers
Intelligence: Claimed Iranian missile hit on Al Kharj base targeting US pilot accused of airstrike on Tehran school; unverified but indicates ongoing tit-for-tat strikes on Saudi-hosted US assets, escalating risks to personnel.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Iranian missile strike hit the base wounding US personnel and damaging multiple American aircraft including an E-3 Sentry AWACS plane
Intelligence: Iran retaliated against Saudi hosting US strikes on Iran with ballistic missiles targeting King Fahd Airbase; significant damage to US aircraft reported, highlighting vulnerability of Gulf bases to Iranian retaliation and strategic pressure on Saudi-US alliance.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Two Iranian drones struck Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter embassy, extensive damage including CIA station.
Intelligence: Sequential drone strikes penetrated defenses, burning three floors for 12 hours; near mass casualty event, exposes vulnerabilities in Gulf diplomacy protection.
Weapon: Iranian drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Evacuation of main financial district due to fears of Iranian missile or drone attacks
Intelligence: Saudi authorities ordered evacuation and staff stay-away from Riyadh's KAFD amid heightened threat of Iranian strikes; no attack occurred but indicates preemptive measures amid Gulf-wide tensions.
Weapon: Iranian drones/missiles
Origin: IRGC launch sites, western Iran
Direct Iranian ballistic missile hit causing large fires at petrochemical facilities.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missile struck Al Jubail, Middle East's largest industrial hub with SABIC facilities; massive fires at refineries like SASREF and KEMYA, threatening Saudi energy output and GDP.
Weapon: ballistic missile
7 ballistic missiles intercepted by Saudi air defenses; debris fell near energy facilities sparking a massive fire at SABIC, Middle East's largest petrochemical complex.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missiles targeted critical oil and petrochemical infrastructure; successful interceptions caused debris impact and fire at SABIC/SATORP facilities, disrupting global plastics/chemical supply chains with ongoing damage assessment; strategic escalation hitting Saudi economic hubs post-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Major fire and explosions at world's largest petrochemical complex after Iranian ballistic missile strike; debris from interceptions and direct hits reported.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missiles struck Jubail petrochemical hub causing massive fires, evacuations, and operational shutdowns; significant damage to energy infrastructure with global oil price spikes. Strategic targeting of Saudi oil facilities aims to disrupt exports and pressure Gulf allies.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Strikes on Jubail petrochemical complex (Sadra, ExxonMobil, Dow Chemical); fires and damage reported.
Intelligence: Iranian missiles hit key petrochemical facilities in Jubail, causing fires, evacuations, and operational suspension; targets energy infrastructure to disrupt Saudi economy.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Port hit by Iranian strikes amid regional escalation.
Intelligence: Iranian attack on key Red Sea port disrupts shipping and trade; part of broader retaliation targeting Gulf energy and infrastructure.
Weapon: missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Major oil pipeline struck in Iranian retaliation.
Intelligence: Hit on Saudi's primary oil export pipeline threatens global energy markets; high strategic value as it links eastern fields to Red Sea ports.
Weapon: missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
9 drones intercepted and destroyed by air defenses.
Intelligence: Successful interception of drone swarm prevents potential strikes; air defenses on high alert amid Gulf-wide threats.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Drone attack on key oil pipeline pumping station bypassing Strait of Hormuz.
Intelligence: Iranian drone struck critical Saudi oil infrastructure pumping 7M bpd, post-ceasefire violation; potential disruption to Red Sea exports has high strategic energy impact amid Hormuz closure.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Drone strike reportedly hit pumping station, cutting 600k bpd capacity; one worker killed.
Intelligence: Iranian drone targeted critical Saudi oil pipeline pumping station post-ceasefire, disrupting key alternate export route to Red Sea amid Hormuz tensions. One fatality, significant economic impact on oil flow.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Missile strike damaged north-south and east-west oil pipelines; confirmed hit reported.
Intelligence: Iranian missile directly hit Saudi Arabia's critical East-West oil pipeline, causing damage; this targets key energy export infrastructure, potentially disrupting global oil flows with high strategic impact.
Weapon: missile
Origin: Iran
Confirmed Iranian strike hit vital North-South oil pipeline.
Intelligence: Direct hit on Saudi's key oil export pipeline from Iranian attack; potential major disruption to global oil flows underscores strategic targeting of Saudi energy backbone amid ceasefire violations.
Weapon: missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Major strike on Saudi East-West pipeline compressor station, reducing capacity by 700,000 barrels per day (~10% of output).
Intelligence: Iranian attack damaged key compressor station on East-West pipeline, slashing oil transport by 700k bpd; strategic hit on Saudi energy infrastructure to disrupt exports amid war, exacerbating global oil supply concerns.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Royal Saudi Air Defense intercepted and destroyed 2 drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field in the Empty Quarter.
Intelligence: Two drones targeted critical Shaybah oil field (1M bpd capacity); successfully intercepted with no reported damage; highlights vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure to proxy drone swarms.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Air defenses intercepted 3 drones east of Al-Kharj Governorate; separate ballistic missile and cruise missile intercepted targeting Prince Sultan Air Base.
Intelligence: Multiple drones and a ballistic/cruise missile salvo targeted key Saudi air base hosting US forces; all intercepted successfully; part of coordinated Iranian 'True Promise 4' operation against Gulf allies.
Weapon: ballistic missile and cruise missile
Origin: Iran
Iranian drone strike destroyed three floors and hit CIA central intelligence compound
Intelligence: Iranian drone penetrated Saudi air defenses to strike US Embassy, causing significant structural damage to three floors and CIA facilities; demonstrates Tehran's precision strike capability despite ongoing US-Israeli operations against Iran.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Drone intercepted and destroyed by Saudi defenses.
Intelligence: Drone likely from Houthi or Iranian proxies intercepted successfully with no reported damage; demonstrates effective air defense but highlights ongoing threats to eastern oil regions.
Weapon: drone
Drone attack thwarted by air defenses; intercepted with no casualties.
Intelligence: Saudi defenses successfully intercepted Iranian one-way drone targeting sensitive diplomatic area in capital; no damage, demonstrates effective air defense but signals escalation risks to political centers.
Weapon: one-way attack drone
Origin: Iran
Drones intercepted near embassies district amid Iranian attacks.
Intelligence: Air defenses intercepted Iranian drones targeting sensitive diplomatic area in Riyadh; no confirmed hits or damage, but underscores risk to diplomatic missions.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran
15 drones intercepted targeting major oil facility.
Intelligence: Drone swarm targeted critical oil production site; all intercepted by Saudi defenses; underscores Iran's strategy to disrupt Gulf energy exports amid war.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Drones and ballistic missiles intercepted en route
Intelligence: Iran targeted key Aramco oil field with drones and missiles, intercepted by Saudi defenses; 54 of 151 drones aimed here since Feb 28. Critical to Saudi oil production, shows intent to disrupt energy infrastructure.
Weapon: drones and ballistic missiles
Origin: Iran
Saudi forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missile heading toward the area; multiple drones also downed
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missile intercepted en route to Al-Kharj southeast of Riyadh; air defenses also downed at least seven drones; no damage reported, but underscores multi-vector threats to central Saudi military areas.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Air defenses intercepted eleven hostile drones
Intelligence: Multiple Iranian drones targeted oil-rich eastern province; all intercepted preventing strikes on potential facilities; indicates coordinated drone swarm tactics against energy infrastructure.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Air defenses activated to intercept swarm of 60+ drones targeting oil-rich province.
Intelligence: Massive drone incursion with 61 intercepted in Eastern Province, home to Aramco facilities; successful defenses prevent hits on critical oil infrastructure.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Multiple drones intercepted targeting energy facilities.
Intelligence: Saudi forces intercepted 109 drones in 48 hours, 108 in Eastern Region aimed at energy infrastructure; part of IRGC campaign to disrupt Gulf oil and power, no confirmed hits.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran (IRGC) / Houthi territory
Saudi Ministry of Defense announced interception and destruction of 3 drones.
Intelligence: Air defenses successfully intercepted and destroyed 3 incoming drones likely launched by Houthi forces; no reported damage or casualties. Highlights ongoing Houthi drone campaign targeting Saudi oil-rich eastern region amid regional war.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Air defenses intercepted 35 drones and 4 additional drones overnight.
Intelligence: Successful interceptions of Houthi-linked drone swarm targeting oil facilities or bases; no damage or casualties, demonstrates robust Saudi defenses.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Air defenses destroyed three drones entering kingdomβs airspace.
Intelligence: Successful interception of drones by Saudi air defenses prevents potential strikes on oil facilities or bases in Eastern Province; reflects heightened Houthi/Iranian proxy drone threats amid regional war.
Weapon: drones
Drones attack oil field, 5 tankers damaged
Intelligence: Drone assault on critical Saudi oil production site damaged tankers; threatens global energy supply, likely Houthi or Iranian proxy operation.
Weapon: drones
Saudi forces shot down Iranian drone
Intelligence: Air defense interception of Iranian drone approaching capital; successful defense prevents potential strike on key city.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Drone attack damaged 5 tankers.
Intelligence: Drones struck oil infrastructure causing damage to tankers; targets energy sector vital to Saudi economy. Escalates economic warfare in Gulf.
Weapon: drone
Air defenses intercept 7+ drones and several ballistic missiles
Intelligence: Saudi forces downed multiple drones and missiles aimed at Riyadh and vital facilities; successful interceptions with no reported damage, demonstrates robust defense amid escalated threats.
Origin: Iran
Multiple Iranian ballistic missile strikes on US base as part of True Promise waves.
Intelligence: Iran targeted US Prince Sultan Air Base with Emad, Fateh, Qiyam missiles; repeated hits in waves 74/75 disrupt CENTCOM operations. Strategic strike on key US asset escalates to direct Gulf involvement.
Weapon: Emad, Fateh, Qiyam ballistic missiles
Origin: Iran
Saudi Defense Ministry announces interception and destruction of 12-34 drones.
Intelligence: Multiple Iranian drones intercepted by Saudi air defenses in eastern oil-rich province; successful defenses prevent hits but indicate sustained Houthi/Iranian pressure on key economic areas.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Drones intercepted over Eastern region.
Intelligence: Multiple drones downed by Saudi defenses in oil-rich Eastern Province; part of ongoing Iranian drone campaign against Gulf states.
Weapon: drone
Ballistic missile alert, air defenses active
Intelligence: Emergency alerts issued for incoming ballistic missile; air defenses preparing response near key airbase area, indicating targeted strike attempt.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Air defenses intercepted and destroyed over 20-60 drones targeting oil facilities.
Intelligence: Successful interceptions prevented hits on Aramco oil processing sites (world's largest); demonstrates robust Saudi defenses but reveals ongoing Iranian drone swarms aimed at global energy supply choke points. No damage or casualties.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Iranian drone strike destroyed US-made AN/FPS-117 early-warning radar at the airport.
Intelligence: Drone attack successfully hit and destroyed critical air defense radar capable of detecting threats hundreds of km away; degrades Saudi northeastern air defense coverage.
Weapon: drone
Origin: Iran
Precision drone strike destroyed AN/FPS-117 early warning radar
Intelligence: Drone reportedly destroyed US early warning radar at Qaisumah Airport; critical blow to air defense surveillance in northeastern Saudi, enhancing vulnerability to further attacks.
Weapon: suicide drone
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a hostile drone approaching the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.
Intelligence: Hostile drone from suspected Iranian origin targeted diplomatic area housing embassies including US; successfully intercepted with no reported damage or casualties. Highlights vulnerability of diplomatic sites amid escalating regional tensions.
Weapon: suicide drone
Origin: Iran
Drone strikes hit diplomatic quarter during peace summit; separate ballistic missiles intercepted over Riyadh
Intelligence: Drones targeted diplomatic area amid summit, with 4 ballistic missiles intercepted overhead; symbolic strike on political hub heightens regional diplomatic crisis.
Weapon: drone, ballistic missile
Origin: Iran
Saudi forces intercepted and destroyed 10 hostile drones.
Intelligence: Air defense systems successfully intercepted 10 drones likely launched by Iran-backed groups targeting key areas near oil facilities; no confirmed impacts or damage reported, highlighting ongoing Houthi/Iranian drone campaigns against Saudi infrastructure.
Weapon: hostile drones
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Intensified drone attacks with ~60 drones launched; majority intercepted by air defenses.
Intelligence: Iran launched large drone swarm targeting energy sites and Riyadh vicinity; successful Saudi interceptions prevented hits, but volume tests defense capacity.
Weapon: drone swarm
Origin: Iran
Saudi forces intercepted 109 drones targeting energy facilities within 48 hours, 108 in Eastern Region
Intelligence: Mass drone swarm from IRGC/Houthis targeted Saudi oil/energy sites; all intercepted but sustains pressure on Gulf energy infrastructure amid broader campaign.
Weapon: drones
Origin: IRGC / Houthi territory, Yemen
Saudi Arabia intercepted 4 drones.
Intelligence: Iranian drones intercepted over Saudi Eastern Province, likely targeting oil facilities or US bases; successful defense prevents damage but indicates ongoing attempts to expand conflict.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran
Eight drones successfully intercepted by Saudi air defenses.
Intelligence: Saudi defenses intercepted 8 drones in eastern region; no damage reported, demonstrating effective air defense against likely Iranian or proxy drone incursions.
Weapon: drones
Origin: Iran
Saudi air defenses intercepted ballistic missile targeting Riyadh; flights held at nearby Dammam and Qaisumah airports.
Intelligence: Successful Saudi interception prevented hit on capital area but caused airspace disruptions; part of Iran's sustained pressure on Gulf hosts of US forces.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 12 Iranian drones and 2 out of 6 ballistic missiles; remaining missiles fell in Gulf or uninhabited areas, no damage reported.
Intelligence: Iran launched coordinated drone swarm and ballistic missile attack targeting Riyadh vicinity, likely US assets or military sites; successful interceptions prevented hits but highlight sustained pressure on Saudi defenses. Strategic escalation tests GCC air defense capacity amid regional war.
Weapon: ballistic missiles and one-way attack drones
Origin: western Iran launch sites
8 Iranian ballistic missiles intercepted by Saudi air defenses.
Intelligence: Saudi Patriot systems intercepted barrage targeting capital and nearby US base; no confirmed hits but strains defenses amid ongoing war.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Saudi air defenses intercepted Iranian drones and ballistic missiles targeting Al Kharj area near Prince Sultan Air Base; debris from interceptions caused minor damage to houses and vehicles.
Intelligence: Iranian drones and missiles intercepted by Saudi defenses over Al Kharj; falling debris injured two civilians lightly and damaged 3-6 civilian properties, no confirmed hits on US personnel or bases. IRGC claimed successful strike on US pilots' residence but unverified and contradicted by local reports.
Weapon: drone and ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
10 drones and 3 ballistic missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia.
Intelligence: Successful interceptions of Iranian-allied drones and missiles; no reported damage, demonstrates effective air defense.
Weapon: drones, ballistic missiles
Origin: Houthi territory, Yemen
Satellite imagery confirms damage to US THAAD radar from prior Iranian strike
Intelligence: New satellite images show US AN/TPY-2 radar (key THAAD component, ~
36M) damaged by Iranian missile strike on March 1, with charring and missing parts. Degrades regional missile defense capabilities.Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Iranian drones destroyed base, smoke covering area
Intelligence: Iranian drone attack reportedly destroyed US base with heavy smoke; unverified but part of pattern targeting Gulf US assets amid escalation.
Weapon: Iranian drones
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Iranian drones struck US Embassy; two drones hit causing extensive damage including CIA station.
Intelligence: Iranian drone attack breached Riyadh defenses hitting US Embassy; three floors damaged including CIA area; demonstrates precision strike capability on high-value diplomatic targets.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
7 ballistic missiles intercepted by Saudi air defenses; debris fell near energy facilities sparking a massive fire at SABIC, Middle East's largest petrochemical complex.
Intelligence: Iranian ballistic missiles targeted critical oil and petrochemical infrastructure; successful interceptions caused debris impact and fire at SABIC/SATORP facilities, disrupting global plastics/chemical supply chains with ongoing damage assessment; strategic escalation hitting Saudi economic hubs post-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Iranian ballistic missiles struck SABIC petrochemical hub, causing major fires, evacuations, and suspension of operations.
Intelligence: Multiple ballistic missiles hit world's largest integrated chemical complex at Jubail; significant fires and structural damage reported, disrupting global petrochemical supply (12-20% offline regionally). Strategic strike on Saudi energy infrastructure hosting US allies.
Weapon: ballistic missile
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Ballistic missiles struck Jubail industrial hub, causing major fire, evacuations, and suspension of operations.
Intelligence: Iran targeted world's largest petrochemical complex in Jubail with ballistic missiles; confirmed fires and damage, disrupting Saudi energy sector with high economic impact.
Weapon: ballistic missiles
Origin: western Iran launch sites
Drone attack on vital cross-country oil pipeline; oil exports holding steady but flow impacted; multiple energy facilities hit post-ceasefire
Intelligence: Iranian drone strike damaged Saudi East-West Pipeline (700k b/d capacity) and other energy infrastructure; minimal immediate export disruption but strategic blow to kingdom's oil export route bypassing Hormuz. Demonstrates continued proxy or direct pressure on Gulf energy amid ceasefire.
Weapon: drone
Origin: western Iran launch sites
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The Gulf Strikes Tracker is a live interactive map showing real-time missile strikes, drone attacks, and military operations across 11 tracked countries: UAE, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Each marker represents a verified strike location with intelligence summaries, weapon types, and animated missile trajectory lines showing where attacks were launched from.
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