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A U.S. Navy sailor signals an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in support of the Operation Epic Fury attack on Iran at an undisclosed location March 4, 2026. U.S. Navy/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States is sending three additional warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East, U.S. officials said on Friday, in a move that would expand the American mil

A file photo shows the Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar's principal site for production of liquefied natural gas and gas-to-liquid, on February 6, 2017. Karim Jaafar/AFP/Getty Images DOHA, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian missile strikes have cut Qatar’s liquefied natural gas export capacity by 17%, state-owned QatarEnergy said on Thursday, warning that damage to its facilities would disrupt supplies to Europe and Asia and could take up to five years to repair

PARIS, March 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s top military spokesman said on Friday that parks, recreational areas and tourist destinations around the world would no longer be safe for Tehran’s enemies, issuing the warning as American and Israeli airstrikes on Iran continued. The statement by Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi renewed concern that Iran could turn to militant attacks beyond the Middle East as the conflict escalates, according to concerns raised by analysts. “From

Paris, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Al Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem was closed to worshippers for Eid al-Fitr prayers on Friday, marking the first such closure in decades. The full closure of the site has not occurred since the 1967 Middle East war, when Israel captured East Jerusalem and the Old City. Israeli authorities said holy sites in the Old City remain closed to worshippers of all faiths citing security concerns linked to the ongoing conflict

SPA Riyadh, March 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Friday that two drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province. The ministry’s official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, confirmed the incident, without providing further details.

RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments following the attack on Ras Laffan Industrial City, QNA reported. The talks focused on the escalation following the strike, which both sides said risked threatening regional security and stability and disrupting global energy supplies. Macron stressed t

WAM RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed economic and development cooperation during talks in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, while also calling for an immediate halt to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The meeting took place during El-Sisi’s visit to the UAE, where the two leaders reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in support of

French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a departure ceremony at Marseille Provence airport in Marignane as part of a visit in Marseille, France, February 12, 2025. RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed on Thursday the need to reduce tensions in the Middle East, they said on their respective X accounts, after Iran attacked energy infrastructure i

RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom urged the United States and Israel to avoid strikes on Iran’s Russia-built Bushehr nuclear power plant. Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev warned that “not a single party to the conflict will escape the impact of radiation if there is a serious accident.” Likhachev said a strike earlier this week hit near the operating reactor but caused no injuries or damage. He added that Rosa

A Ferrari technician walks past supercars inside the company's factory in Maranello, Italy, October 2, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian luxury sports car maker Ferrari said on Thursday it had temporarily suspended deliveries in the Middle East as war continued in the region. “We are closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the potential implications for our business,” the company said in a statement. “At this

RIYADH, March 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A drone attack caused a fire at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery on Thursday, the state-run KUNA news agency reported, citing Kuwait Petroleum Corp. KUNA said the attack caused a fire at the refinery but resulted in no injuries. Mina Al-Ahmadi is one of the largest refineries in the Middle East, with a production capacity of 730,000 barrels per day. Kuwaiti authorities did not immediately provide further details on the extent of

Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A drone strike hit Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery in the Red Sea port city of Yanbu on Thursday, the Saudi Defense Ministry said. The ministry said damage assessments were underway and did not provide further details. The refinery is a joint venture between Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil and processes more than 400,000 barrels per day of Arabian Light crude. The strike comes as drones also targeted oil refineries in Kuwait, w

SPA Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia has reserved the right to take military action against Iran if necessary, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Thursday following a meeting with Arab and Islamic foreign ministers on the ongoing escalation. “We have reserved the right to take military actions, if deemed necessary, and if the time comes, the leadership of the Kingdom will take the necessary decision,” Prince Faisal said, adding

Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian missile attacks struck Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing fires and significant damage to liquefied natural gas facilities, Qatari authorities and QatarEnergy said on Thursday. QatarEnergy said the strikes caused “sizable fires and extensive further damage,” adding that emergency teams were working to contain the blazes and that no casualties had been reported. Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said ballistic mi

Riyadh, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Foreign ministers from Gulf, Arab and regional countries strongly condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks and called for an immediate and unconditional halt, following a ministerial consultative meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, brought together foreign ministers and representatives from Azerbaijan, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Pakistan, Turkey

RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates denied reports circulating on social media claiming restrictions on the movement of capital or limitations on foreign investors. The Ministry of Economy and Tourism said such claims were inaccurate and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to economic openness and the free movement of capital in line with applicable laws and international practices. The ministry said the policy supports a stable and

RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait will close its Grand Mosque to worshippers during Eid Al-Fitr prayers due to current circumstances, the Ministry of Information said on Thursday. The mosque, located in Kuwait City, typically accommodates large numbers of worshippers during major religious occasions. Authorities said Eid prayers will instead be held in regular mosques, with no large gatherings permitted. The decision comes as Gulf countries take pre

SPA RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Riyadh on Wednesday, on the sidelines of a consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers. Discussions focused on recent regional developments, including ongoing attacks affecting countries in the region, as well as efforts to de-escalate tensi

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday evening. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said part of a ballistic missile fell near a refinery in the south of the capital. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were released.

SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed five drones that attempted to approach an energy facility in the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the drones were neutralized without any resulting damage. In a separate incident, authorities also thwarted an additional drone attack targeting a gas facility in the same region. No da