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Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab in Makkah to discuss cooperation and security coordination between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed existing areas of cooperation and several issues of mutual interest. Khattab praised Saudi Arabia’s or

May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran does not intend to transfer its stockpile of enriched uranium to another country, state-affiliated Mizan News Agency reported, citing Russian state media. Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission, made the remarks in an interview with Russian state news outlet RIA Novosti, Mizan reported. “Tehran does not intend to transfer its enriched uranium to a third country,” Azizi was quoted as saying. The i

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United States warned Oman against any direct or indirect involvement in efforts to impose a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying it would penalize any partners involved. “The United States Government will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz,” U.S. Treasury Se

Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters/File PARIS, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps navy fired warning shots at four vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported, citing a post on an IRGC-affiliated Telegram account. The vessels were trying to pass through the waterway “without prior coordination or authorization,” the post said. The IRGC said the exchange of fire was t

Saudi Arabia Condemns Missile and Drone Attacks on Kuwait RIYADH, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned hostile missile and drone attacks directed at Kuwait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The Kingdom rejected all forms of aggression that violate state sovereignty or threaten regional security and stability. Saudi Arabia expressed full solidarity with Kuwait’s government and people. The Kingdom also reiterated its support for all me

Kuwait Condemns Iranian Missile and Drone Attacks as Sovereignty Violation KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on its territory on Thursday, calling them a serious escalation and a blatant violation of the country’s sovereignty and security. Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry demanded that Iran immediately and unconditionally halt the attacks, holding Tehran fully responsible. The statement followed an earlier announcem

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS PARIS, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran expressed solidarity with Oman on Thursday after what it described as threats by U.S. officials, while also condemning U.S. attacks on areas in Bandar Abbas. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the U.S. strikes and voiced support for Oman in a statement. The remarks followed comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on the Strait of Hormuz, i

Iran Revolutionary Guards Target U.S. Airbase After Bandar Abbas Attack, Tasnim Reports PARIS, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted a U.S. airbase at 4:50 a.m. local time on Thursday after what they described as an early morning U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas airport, Tasnim news agency reported. The Revolutionary Guards did not identify the location of the U.S. airbase. The report came after Kuwait announced that its air defenses were int

Kuwait Air Defenses Intercept Missile and Drone Threats KUWAIT CITY, May 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait’s air defenses intercepted hostile missile and drone threats on Thursday, the Kuwaiti army announced. The army did not identify the origin of the attacks. Any explosion sounds heard in Kuwait were the result of air-defense systems intercepting the threats, the army added.

A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday.Stringer/Reuters PARIS, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A memorandum of understanding under negotiation between Iran and the United States would call for U.S. military forces to withdraw from the vicinity of Iran and for the blockade of Iranian ports to be lifted, Iranian state television reported. In return, Iran would restore the number of commercial ships crossing the

DUBAI, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said ships belonging to “hostile countries” remain barred from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as talks continue between Tehran and Washington, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. The naval arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessels linked to hostile countries are prohibited from crossing the strategic waterway. Tehran will continue cooperation with countries that comply with the “Irani

South Korea to Summon Iranian Ambassador Over Hormuz Vessel Explosion SEOUL, May 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — South Korea will summon Iran’s ambassador to Seoul over Tehran’s suspected involvement in an explosion that hit a South Korean-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this month. South Korea’s foreign ministry said the protest follows an investigation into the explosion and fire that occurred on the vessel in the critical waterway in early May. First Vice F

A woman holds a picture with Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on April 9.Majid Asgaripour/Wana News Agency/Reuters PARIS, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s Health Ministry said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only superficial injuries during the February 28 airstrike that killed his father, seeking to reject reports that his condition was more serious. Health Minist

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimur WASHINGTON, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern and other countries to sign the Abraham Accords after a deal to end the Iran war is reached, while warning that military action could resume if negotiations fail. “I am mandatorily requesting that all Count

Sharjah Business Women Council Launches New Hub to Support Women Entrepreneurs | Photography: WAM SHARJAH, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Sharjah Business Women Council launched a new business hub in Al Mamsha to support women entrepreneurs and business owners through networking, knowledge exchange and collaboration opportunities. The space was unveiled during an open gathering attended by Sheikha Hind bint Majid Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Business Women

Bahrain Sentences Nine to Life in IRGC Espionage Cases MANAMA, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s High Criminal Court sentenced nine people to life imprisonment in two espionage cases involving 11 defendants accused of spying for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The remaining defendants received three-year prison terms. The defendants were convicted of providing information to the IRGC for use in terrorist and hostile acts against Bahrain and its nationa

Dubai freezes private school fee increases for 2026-27 academic year | Photography: WAM DUBAI, May 22 — Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority said private schools in the emirate will not be allowed to increase fees during the 2026-27 academic year under directives issued by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The measure forms part of Dubai’s second economic incentives package valued at AED1.5 billion, which includes support measures for private educ

Saudi Arabia condemns explosion near Syrian defense ministry building RIYADH, May 21 — Saudi Arabia condemned an explosion near a building belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus that killed a soldier and injured civilians. In a statement, the foreign ministry reiterated the kingdom’s rejection of all forms of violence and expressed solidarity with Syria. Saudi Arabia also extended condolences over the incident and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Bahrain suspends entry for non-citizens from three African countries over Ebola outbreak MANAMA, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s Civil Aviation Affairs suspended entry for non-Bahraini travellers arriving from South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda over the Ebola outbreak, BNA reported. The suspension applies from Tuesday, May 19, and follows World Health Organization updates on the outbreak and worsening conditions in the affected countr

UAE says drone that hit near Barakah plant was launched from Iraq ABU DHABI, May 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said six drones had been launched against the country from Iraq over the past 48 hours, including one that caused a fire near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, Reuters reported. The UAE Defence Ministry said it intercepted all but one of the drones. Three of the drones had been targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, the Arab