Iran has resumed launching drone attacks on Saudi Arabia in greater numbers, escalating the regional confrontation linked to the wider conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

Saudi Arabia’s defense authorities said their air-defense systems have intercepted multiple waves of drones aimed at strategic locations, including energy infrastructure and areas near major cities.

In several incidents, drones were destroyed before reaching their targets, while others were intercepted after entering Saudi airspace.

The attacks form part of a broader Iranian campaign targeting military installations, oil facilities and other strategic sites across the Gulf.

Saudi officials have said the strikes represent a serious threat to regional stability and to global energy supplies, given the Kingdom’s role as one of the world’s largest oil producers.

In one recent incident, Saudi air defenses reported intercepting more than a dozen drones approaching the capital Riyadh and surrounding regions.

Separate attacks were also directed toward key energy assets, including oil fields and refineries that form the backbone of the Kingdom’s petroleum industry.

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the strikes, describing them as acts of aggression that risk dragging the region into a wider conflict.

Government officials say the country retains the right to respond and is working closely with international partners to strengthen defensive measures and protect critical infrastructure.

The surge in drone attacks follows earlier Iranian strikes across the Gulf, including incidents targeting oil facilities, diplomatic compounds and military installations in Saudi territory.

Some attacks have caused limited damage, while many have been intercepted by Saudi air-defense systems before impact.

Security analysts note that the increasing use of drones reflects a shift in regional warfare tactics, allowing attacks to be carried out over long distances while challenging traditional air-defense systems.

The growing frequency of such strikes has heightened concerns among Gulf governments about the security of energy routes and infrastructure.

As tensions continue to rise, Saudi Arabia and neighboring states have called for de-escalation while reinforcing defensive capabilities.

The renewed wave of drone attacks underscores the risk that the broader conflict could spread further across the Middle East and threaten key economic and energy hubs.