Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi - Reuters
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A Greek-operated air defense system shot down Iranian missiles over Saudi Arabia during regional escalation.
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A Greek-operated air defense system shot down Iranian missiles over Saudi Arabia, according to Reuters reporting. The incident reflects escalating tensions in the Middle East, where Iran has conducted direct missile strikes against regional rivals and their allies. This engagement demonstrates the role of allied air defense capabilities in protecting critical infrastructure and civilian areas from Iranian ballistic missile threats. The interception underscores the military coordination between Greece and Saudi Arabia, as well as broader Western involvement in Gulf security operations. The strike follows a pattern of Iranian missile attacks that have prompted defensive measures across the region.
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