Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi
By Lefteris Papadimas
March 19, 202611:28 PM GMT+11Updated March 19, 2026
ATHENS, March 19 (Reuters) - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, Greece's defence minister said.
Nikos Dendias said a Greek-operated Patriot air defence system had intercepted Iranian missiles targeting oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, without specifying where in the kingdom.
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Greek-operated air defence system shoots down Iranian missiles over Saudi By Lefteris Papadimas March 19, 202611:28 PM GMT+11Updated March 19, 2026
ATHENS, March 19 (Reuters) - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercepted two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Thursday, Greece's defence minister said. Nikos Dendias said a Greek-operated Patriot air defence system had intercepted Iranian missiles targeting oil refineries in Saudi Arabia, without specifying where in the kingdom.
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