Saudi authorities intercepted and destroyed three cruise missiles near the city of Al-Kharj, in the context of the conflict in the Middle East.

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's defense systems destroyed three cruise missiles near the city of Al-Kharj, on the sixth day of the conflict in the Middle East. The incident was confirmed through a message on platform X, highlighting the rapid response of the military authorities.

At the same time, international leaders are discussing the security situation in the region. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in which they addressed the recent attacks and developments in the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia for its prompt response to the attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, which was condemned by Saudi authorities and attributed to Iran. The discussions underscore the rising tensions and security risks in the region.