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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Members’ Condemnation of Houthi Attacks RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by members of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi missile attacks against the Kingdom since July 13 and attacks targeting commercial vessels since July 22. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the statement’s emphasis on compliance with international law and relevant Security Council resolut

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack on Emirati Tanker in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on an Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz and held Iran responsible for the incident and its consequences. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack threatened the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies. The Kingdom described Iran’s continued attacks as a grav

UAE Condemns Iranian Missile Attack on ADNOC-Affiliated Carrier ABU DHABI, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned an Iranian missile attack targeting an ADNOC-affiliated carrier as it transited the Strait of Hormuz, saying no injuries were reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack constituted a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2817. The ministry said the resolution affirmed the importance of

EU Condemns Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and Yemen’s Marib BRUSSELS, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The European Union condemned attacks it attributed to the Houthis in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and attacks targeting civilian facilities and infrastructure in Marib, Yemen. An EU spokesperson called for an immediate end to attacks against civilians and said the targeting of civilians, civilian facilities and infrastructure was unacceptable. The sta

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Turkish relations, ways to strengthen cooperation and regional developments. The meeting was attended by Minister of National

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Pakistani relations, cooperation across various fields and regional developments. The meeting was attended

Makkah Joint Defense Summit Adopts Three-Nation Mutual Security Agreement | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three countries constitutes an attack against them all. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pak

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact stipulating that an attack against any of the three countries “shall be regarded as an attack against them all.” The agreement is “intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression” and “further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They discussed efforts to address those developments with the aim of strengthening security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation. T

Trump expresses support for Hegseth amid reports on US munitions stockpile WASHINGTON, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — President Donald Trump expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday as media reports focused on the Pentagon’s depleted munitions stockpile. “I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing. Everything has been extraordinary, including our attack on Venezuela, where the result was accomplished in less than one day, all

Iran warns Gulf infrastructure could be hit after any U.S. attack, sources say RIYADH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran has warned Gulf governments that a U.S. attack on Iranian infrastructure would trigger retaliation against critical infrastructure across the region, a senior regional diplomat and other officials familiar with the discussions said. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi delivered the warning during contacts with his Saudi, Qatari and Turkish cou

Eight foreign ministers call for civilian protection and aid access in Gaza RIYADH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of eight countries called on Thursday for the protection of civilians in Gaza and the immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies and relief assistance across the territory. The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, P

Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss regional stability in Amman | 📷SPA AMMAN, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fuad Hussein, in Amman on Wednesday for talks on regional developments and bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting in Support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites. The two foreign minister

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview with with Fox News in New York on September 25, 2025.John Lamparski/Getty Images RIYADH, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya that Iran would support decisions taken by Palestinian leaders during negotiations over a possible Gaza peace deal, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. IRIB quoted Pezeshkian as saying

Saudi foreign minister calls for protection of Jerusalem’s legal and religious status JORDAN, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, called for the protection of Jerusalem’s legal, historical and religious status on Wednesday during the Ministerial Meeting in Support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, hosted by Jordan. The foreign minister reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s position that East Jerusalem i

Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince, stresses dialogue and truce amid regional tensions JEDDAH, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, briefing ministers on his telephone call with US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s call for dialogue, de-escalation and a regional truce. The Cabinet welcomed growing international support for the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Discuss Red Sea Attacks and Bilateral Ties RIYADH, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also prime minister, held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday. President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s condemnation of attacks by the Houthi militia against vessels in the Red Sea and expressed his country’s full support for Saudi Arabia. The Turkish president also welcomed

Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers discuss diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions RIYADH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed diplomatic efforts to reduce regional tensions amid the current crisis. Prince Faisal reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting regional security and stability in the shared interests of countries and people across the region. Source: SPA

Saudi foreign minister holds separate talks with Qatar and Jordan on regional security RIYADH, August 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed regional de-escalation and maritime navigation during separate phone calls with senior officials from Qatar and Jordan. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister A

US President Donald Trump greets Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in Washington, DC on November 18, 2025.Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images/File RIYADH, August 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a phone call with United States President Donald Trump to discuss developments across the region and their broader regi