Since the 2026 Iran war began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, locations across Saudi Arabia have been subject to multiple retaliatory Iranian missile strikes. The strikes also targeted oil refineries in Saudi Arabia.
Following IsraeliâÂÂUnited States strikes on Iran, loud explosions were reported in the eastern regions of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The foreign ministry of Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks and claimed that the attacks were repulsed.
Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Base and the Riyadh airport without any material losses. Iranian forces launched a missile attack on a US base in Saudi Arabia, a US soldier died from injuries sustained eight days later.
Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted two hostile drones aimed at the Ras Tanura oil refinery while a limited fire broke out due to falling shrapnel. The refinery was briefly closed as a result of the attach, but it reopened on 13 March.
The United States embassy in Riyadh was subject to an attack by two Iranian drones, which Saudi authorities confirmed and said had caused "limited fire and minor material damages." This came before the IRGC declared its intention to start destroying "American political centers" in the region, including the Riyadh embassy.
The Aramco facility in Ras Tanura was hit for the second time by a projectile. A USMC Lance Corporal Kevin Melendez was reported dead in a non-hostile incident.
An Iranian drone strike, which the IRGC said targeted radar systems, hit a residential building in Al-Kharj, killing two people of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities and injuring another 12 people.
Saudi Arabia said that its forces had destroyed four drones targeting Shaybah oil field.
Saudi Arabia intercepted a drone headed towards Shaybah oilfield.
US officials told The Wall Street Journal that five U.S. Air Force refueling planes at Prince Sultan Air Base were struck and damaged by Iranian missiles in recent days. The Saudi Ministry of Defense said that it intercepted seven drones that were headed to Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
On 14 March, Formula One announced the cancellation of Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 due to the breakout of the war.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense said that it intercepted ten drones that were headed to Riyadh and the Eastern Province.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced that it had intercepted a missile targeting Al-Kharj. No casualties were reported.
The Saudi defense ministry said that a drone fell at the SAMREF refinery. Greek âÂÂdefense minister Nikos Dendias said that Greek-operated Patriot systems intercepted and destroyed two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Saudi oil refineries.
Three missiles were aimed at Riyadh. Two of the three fell in an uninhabited area. Four drones were intercepted in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Ministry of Defense said missiles were fired from Iran, targeting Riyadh, one was intercepted while the other fell in inhabited are. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards also released a video supposedly showing that they were sending missiles and drones at a US base in Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense said that it intercepted a ballistic missile headed towards the eastern region of the country.
An Iranian missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base destroyed and damaged several US refueling aircraft, including one Boeing E-3 Sentry and at least one KC-135 Stratotanker on the ground. According to U.S. officials, 29 US servicemen were wounded in attacks during the week.
Saudi Arabia reported that six houses in Al-Kharj were lightly damaged from debris of intercepted drones.
An analysis in Iran International suggests that Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates, may be positioning themselves to for a more active role in fighting against Iran.