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Pakistan’s top commanders voiced support for government efforts to ease the Middle East conflict and said recent attacks on Saudi Arabia risk undermining a fragile diplomatic opening. SABN Pakistan’s military has backed government efforts to help end the Middle East conflict, while warning that recent attacks on Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical and industrial facilities could damage ongoing diplomatic initiatives. Pakistan’s military on Tuesday threw its support behind governme

The Kingdom denounced the latest violation at Islam’s holy site and called on the international community to stop repeated Israeli transgressions in occupied Palestine. Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the recent incursion into the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque by an Israeli occupation minister accompanied by occupation forces, describing the move as a serious provocation and a violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign

DOHA, April 7, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned Iran’s continued targeting of the emirate and other countries in the region and called for a diplomatic solution to end the war in the Middle East, according to a Qatari foreign ministry statement on Monday. The statement said the remarks were made during a phone call between Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Al Thani conv

. RIYADH, April 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Kremlin said on Monday that the war involving Iran was widening in both geographic scope and economic impact, describing the Middle East as “on fire” following U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said tensions in the region were continuing to rise and warned of “very, very negative consequences” for the global economy. Asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to t

. Riyadh rejects violence against diplomats and calls for protection of diplomatic missions under international law RIYADH, April 5, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned acts of rioting, assaults and attempted vandalism targeting the United Arab Emirates embassy and the residence of its head of mission in Damascus, as well as offenses against UAE national symbols. The kingdom rejected the attacks and all forms of violence against di

Giorgia Meloni ROME, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday her two-day Gulf mission was aimed at showing solidarity with countries facing Iranian attacks while protecting Italy’s security and energy interests, as she concluded visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. In a video message released by her office, Meloni said Italy needed to be present “in the places where a fundamental part of our security

. RIYADH, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned on Saturday an attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces on a hospital in Al-Jabalain in White Nile state that killed and wounded several people, including medical staff, according to a foreign ministry statement carried by state media. The kingdom said such acts could not be justified under any circumstances and described them as a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and

. WASHINGTON, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday renewed his April 6 deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences, according to remarks posted on his social media account. “Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT,” Trump wrote. “Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them.” Trump made the comment from the White House on Saturday morning

ISTANBUL, April 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Saturday that the war in Iran was heading toward a “geostrategic deadlock” and urged greater international efforts to end the conflict, according to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency. Anadolu said Erdogan and Rutte discussed regional and global issues as well as matters concerning the alliance during their phone call. Erdogan said he hoped the NATO summi

SPA JEDDAH, April 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni departed Jeddah on Friday following her visit to Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Press Agency reported. She was seen off at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Makkah Region Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Ambassador to Italy Prince Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz, Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Carlo Baldocci and other senior officials.

SPA JEDDAH, April 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Jeddah on Friday, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments amid escalating military tensions in the region. The talks covered opportunities to expand relations between Saudi Arabia and Italy, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They also discussed the impact of the regional military escalation, including risks to freedo

SPA RIYADH, April 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Jeddah on Friday. She was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region. Also present at the airport were Jeddah Mayor Saleh Al Turki, Makkah Region Police Director Major General Saleh Al Jabri, Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Carlo Baldocci, and Ahmad Abdullah bin Dhafer, Director General of

SPA RIYADH, April 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the passing of Princess Aljawhara bint Faisal bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman Al Saud, mother of Prince Mohammed bin Saud bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Qatar’s Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Thani also sent condolences to King Salman over the passing of Princess Aljawhara bint

RIYADH, April 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and take Iranian oil, in comments that appeared to depart from his recent position that securing the vital waterway was not Washington’s responsibility. AP reported that Trump wrote on social media, “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE.” Trump’s remarks contrasted with

WAM RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Thursday from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments and their implications for regional and international security and stability. During the call, the two sides discussed what they described as continued Iranian attacks targeting the UAE, Jo

SPA RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which the two sides discussed the fast-moving situation amid the military escalation in the region. During the call, Putin expressed Russia’s support for preserving the sovereignty and territorial security of Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The discussions also cove

SPA RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls on Thursday with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, discussing cooperation and recent regional developments. During the call with Motegi, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation and the latest developments in the region, according to the Saudi Press Agency. In a separate call, Princ

RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that reopening the Strait of Hormuz through military force was unrealistic, arguing that any effort to restore passage through the strategic waterway would have to involve coordination with Iran after a ceasefire. Speaking during a visit to South Korea, Macron said France had not chosen the military option and did not view it as viable. A forced operation to reopen the strai

REUTERS RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan and Qatar condemned what they said was an Israeli law allowing the death penalty to be imposed in the occupied West Bank and applied against Palestinians. In a joint statement, the ministers said the measure marked a dangerous escalation, particularly because of what they described as its discriminatory appli

SPA RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah in Riyadh on Wednesday for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments. The two sides reviewed ties between the two countries and ways to strengthen them, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They also discussed the current situation in the region and issues of common interest.