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Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s military said on Wednesday it has destroyed 74 missiles and 95 drones launched by Iran against the kingdom since the start of the war. The General Command urged people to stay indoors and avoid approaching or filming damaged sites.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain said on Tuesday its air defence systems have destroyed 74 missiles and 92 Iranian drones since Saturday. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force said air defence systems remain fully prepared to address threats. It described the use of ballistic missiles and drones to target civilian facilities and private property as a violation of international humanitarian law and the United Nations Charter, including th

SPA Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Tuesday from Andrii Sybiha, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call discussed the latest developments in the regional escalation and efforts under way to address it.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Persian Gulf, with coverage available to shipping lines immediately. Trump, writing on Truth Social, suggested the United States Navy would begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, and said the Un

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hakan Fidan accused Iran on Tuesday of striking Gulf neighbors that had worked to prevent war, describing it as a strategy of “If I go, I will take the region with me.” Fidan called Iran’s attacks on countries mediating between Tehran and Washington an “incredibly flawed strategy” and warned the conflict could widen if Gulf states retaliate. In an interview with TRT, he said Gulf states, including Qatar, had pushed for dipl

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had ordered the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, escorted by its air wing and frigates. In a pre-recorded television address, Macron said Dassault Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems had been deployed in the past few hours in the Middle East.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said it has opened safe air corridors with neighboring countries to facilitate the return of its citizens and help visitors leave the country. Economy and Tourism Minister Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri told reporters on Tuesday the UAE can operate 48 emergency flights per hour, with the number rising gradually based on safety assessments. Al Marri said more than 17,000 passengers have been flown out on

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE Capital Markets Authority said on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates’ stock markets will reopen on Wednesday after a two-day halt. Authorities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi suspended trading on the Dubai Financial Market, Nasdaq Dubai and the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange following Iranian strikes on the Gulf state, the authorities said.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Monetary Fund said the war’s impact on the global economy will depend on how long it lasts and how much damage it causes to infrastructure and industries in the region. The IMF flagged the risk that an energy price spike could prove persistent rather than short-lived. IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dan Katz told the Milken Institute Future of Finance conference in Washington that the conflict “certainl

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the first evacuation flights for Bulgarians from airports in the Middle East will take place early on Wednesday. Neynsky said around 300 people were evacuated on the first flight from Oman and that repatriation flights for Bulgarians in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are also forthcoming. Bulgaria’s government said up to eight aircraft of varying capacity are on standby to carry out ev

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-L) in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that “someone from within” Iran’s regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled cr

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Formula One is closely monitoring the conflict in the Middle East and any decision on races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia next month will be guided by safety, the sport and governing body FIA said. Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld said he expected no impact on this weekend’s season opener at Melbourne’s Albert Park, despite travel disruption caused by the conflict in the Gulf region. U.S. and Israe

The logo of Air France-KLM Group is seen during the Air France-KLM Group's Annual Results 2025 press conference in Paris, France, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air France-KLM cancelled flights to and from the Middle East overnight, citing security risks linked to the ongoing conflict. The Franco-Dutch group said passenger and crew safety was its priority and that it will assess the situation before resuming s

SPA Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as an Iranian attack targeting the Embassy of the United States, Riyadh and called it a violation of international law and diplomatic protections. In a statement, the kingdom said the attack breached international norms and laws, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which provide immunity for diplomatic premises and personn

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An internal United States Department of State memo said the strike on the Embassy of the United States, Riyadh caused part of the building’s roof to collapse, with no reported deaths or staff injuries. In Kuwait City, the memo reported no deaths or injuries after two drone strikes hit the vicinity of the Embassy of the United States, Kuwait City, causing no damage to the facility.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Moscow, in November 2025. Shamil Zhumatov/Pool/Reuters Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pakistan reminded Iran of a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in an effort to prevent further Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday. “I informed the Iranian side about our def

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United States Embassy in Oman issued a security alert in Muscat on Tuesday instructing embassy staff to shelter in place, citing “ongoing activity,” and recommending Americans in Oman do the same until further notice. The advisory urged people to stay in a secure location, keep essential supplies including food, water and medication, monitor local media for updates and stay in touch with family and friends. Oman has lar

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it has the defence capabilities and ammunition stockpiles to protect itself regardless of the length of the escalation in the region. In a briefing, the defence ministry said it has repelled hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones fired into the country. It said a total of 186 missiles and 812 drones have been fired towards the UAE since the weekend. A ministry spokesperson, Abdel

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian state television broadcast a message early Tuesday from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claiming it launched a missile and drone attack targeting an air base in Bahrain.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump told NewsNation that the United States would reveal its retaliation soon in response to an attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and the deaths of U.S. military personnel during the Iran conflict, according to a NewsNation reporter’s post on X. The reporter, Kellie Meyer, wrote that Trump also did not think boots on the ground would be necessary. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported in a post