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Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Gaza Developments with Palestinian Vice President RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a telephone call with Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh. During the call, the two officials discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories. They also reviewed ways to strengthen joint efforts to support the aspirations of

Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain DOHA, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned in the strongest terms renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a flagrant violation of both countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter and the principle

A file photo shows the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmail Baghaei spokesperson delivering his weekly press conference in Tehran, Iran, on June 1.Foad Ashtari/SOPA Images/Shutterstock/File PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran will not implement the memorandum of understanding signed with the United States last month because Washington violated its commitments, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. “The other side not only failed to implement it

Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discusses Regional Escalation with Qatari, Jordanian and Egyptian Counterparts RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received separate telephone calls from his counterparts in Qatar, Jordan and Egypt to discuss the latest regional developments. The calls involved Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Jordanian

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability. Presid

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Jordan’s Plan for Regular Amman-Sana’a Flights RIYADH, July 18, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia welcomed a Jordanian initiative to operate regular commercial flights between Amman and Sana’a to support civilian travel and address humanitarian needs in Yemen. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised the Yemeni government’s approval of the initiative, describing it as a positive step toward serving the Yemeni population and reducing humanitarian s

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan RIYADH, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iran’s continued attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan and called for an immediate end to military escalation across the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s full support for the three countries and all measures they take in response to the Iranian attacks. Saudi Arabia also condemned actions by Tehr

Vance in Maryland, U.S., May 28, 2026. Matt Rourke/Pool via REUTERS WASHINGTON, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US Vice President JD Vance said some members of Israel’s government were attempting to influence American public opinion against an agreement to end the war with Iran and extend the military campaign. “I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there have been people within the Israeli government who are trying to actually shift us away from that policy because th

Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Security Systems at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium | 📷SPA MADRID, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited the Regulatory Control Unit at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday to review systems used to secure major sporting events. Prince Abdulaziz was accompanied by Spanish Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska. During the visit, the Saudi minister examined the st

Saudi Arabia and Ireland Discuss Climate, Energy and Sustainable Development Cooperation | 📷SPA NEW YORK, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met Ireland’s Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment Darragh O’Brien in New York on Wednesday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The talks focused on climate action, energy and sustainable development. The two ministers also exchanged views on progress toward

Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Doha for Ceremony Honoring Former Qatar Emir DOHA, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha on Wednesday to attend a ceremony honoring Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. Sheikh Hamad died Sunday at the age of 74, according to Qatar’s Amiri Diwan. Araghchi’s visit comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Qatar

Trump Renews Threat to Strike Iran’s Bridges and Power Plants WASHINGTON, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump renewed his threat to strike bridges and power plants in Iran unless Tehran returns to negotiations, warning that attacks on the infrastructure could begin next week. “Next week it gets really bad for them, because next week comes the power plants. Next week comes the bridges,” Trump told Fox News on Tuesday. Trump said Iran should reach an

Qatar Condemns Iranian Attacks and Calls for Regional De-escalation DOHA, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned repeated Iranian attacks against Arab countries across the Gulf and wider Middle East on Tuesday, including Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for the region to be protected from the consequences of the attacks and urged continued diplomatic efforts. The ministry emphasized “the need to spare the region the repe

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks Across Gulf and Demands Immediate Halt RIYADH, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Iranian attacks against several Gulf states and Jordan on Tuesday, holding Tehran responsible for the consequences of continued regional escalation and demanding an immediate end to the violations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned attacks targeting Kuwaiti border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by

Egypt Expresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Following Houthi Missile Attacks RIYADH, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Egypt expressed its full support for Saudi Arabia following ballistic missile attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement against the Kingdom. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed his country’s solidarity during a telephone call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for measures taken by S

Bahrain Condemns Houthi Ballistic Missile Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia MANAMA, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Bahrain strongly condemned ballistic missile attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement against southern Saudi Arabia, describing the escalation as a violation of international law and a threat to regional security. Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its full support for measures taken by Riyadh

Trump Drops 20% Strait of Hormuz Cargo Fee, Cites Gulf Investment Deals WASHINGTON, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump abandoned plans to charge commercial vessels a 20% reimbursement fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the proposed levy would be replaced by trade and investment agreements with Gulf states. The reversal came one day after Trump announced that the fee would compensate the United States for providing maritime s

Saudi Cabinet Condemns Iranian Attacks Across Gulf and on Commercial Shipping | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet strongly condemned repeated Iranian attacks against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and countries across the Gulf and wider region during a session chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday. The Cabinet condemned attacks against Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emi

Saudi Crown Prince Offers Condolences to Qatar’s Amir on Sheikh Hamad’s Passing RIYADH, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held a telephone call with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday to offer condolences following the death of former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The Crown Prince expressed his sincere condolences and prayed that Allah Almighty grant the late Father Amir abundant mercy

WASHINGTON, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would reinstate a blockade targeting Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and charge other commercial vessels 20% of their cargo value for passage. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and will remain OPEN, with or without Iran,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “We are reinstating the THE IRANIAN BLOCKADE, so named because it is only stopping Iran’s ships or customers from e