Saudi Arabia Intercepts Fresh Wave of Drones as Egypt Considers Defensive Support
Riyadh, 18 October, 2026 (Kamran Raja): Saudi Arabia has announced the interception and destruction of four drones amid escalating attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, while Egypt has expressed its willingness to help defend the kingdom if requested by its leadership. According to a spokesman for the Saudi-led military coalition, the drones were intercepted over the Riyadh region, the Eastern Province and southern areas of the country. The developments come as Saudi Arabia continues to face repeated missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis, who have targeted oil installations, tankers and transport hubs. The conflict intensified again in July following a prolonged period of relative calm. An attack on Riyadh’s airport last week reportedly killed 13 people, further raisin...





