Saudi Arabia says detected 2 ballistic missiles

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Saudi Arabia says detected 2 ballistic missiles
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 23 (AFP) Mar 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said it detected two incoming ballistic missiles on Monday, as the kingdom and its Gulf neighbours face Iranian strikes.

"Two ballistic missiles were launched towards the Riyadh region, one of which was intercepted and the other fell in an uninhabited area," the ministry posted on social media.

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