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Trump Warns of More Powerful U.S. Strikes on Iran RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran would face more powerful U.S. military strikes, after saying Washington would hit the country “very hard” as the two sides continued exchanging fire. “There will be more bombing tonight,” Trump told Fox News in a phone interview, adding that the bombs would be “bigger, more powerful.” The remarks followed a Truth Social post

Jordan Intercepts 20 Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Azraq RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate at dawn on Thursday, the country’s National Center for Security and Crises Management announced. Jordanian air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft carried out the interceptions. No casualties or material damage resulted from falling shrapnel, ac

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that continued attacks on the sovereignty of the three countries would increase regional tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for calm, avoiding escalation and giving priority to diplomacy. The ministry urged a return to constructive negotiati

Crown Prince Directs Resumption of Lebanese Exports to Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia will resume Lebanese exports to the Kingdom under a directive from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan conveyed the directive during a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The directive followed a request from Lebanese President Josep

Prince Turki bin Faisal Says Faith and Ethics Are Key to Addressing Global Challenges | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Prince Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, chairman of the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies, said faith and ethics are essential foundations for addressing global challenges. Prince Turki made the remarks during the opening session of the international meeting “From Interfaith Dialogue to Multi-Faith Engagement,” hosted by

King Salman Appoints Nine Judges as Supreme Court Members RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order appointing nine judges as members of the Supreme Court. The judges hold the rank of chief judge of a court of appeal. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their cont

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Manama for GCC Ministerial Council Meeting MANAMA, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Manama on Wednesday to participate in the 167th session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The meeting is chaired by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who currently holds the council presidency. Foreign ministers of GCC member states are attendin

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” after what he described as delays in negotiations, following a new wave of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been gr

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran is reviewing its diplomatic path with the United States after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, warning that negotiations could not advance amid repeated ceasefire violations. Baghaei accused Washington of undermining diplomacy through contradictory messages, shifting positions and attacks. He also accused I

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. The Crown Prince wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan steady progress

Saudi King Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. King Salman wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan continued progress and prosperity. King Salman affirmed the str

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” CNN reported. Trump told reporters early Tuesday that the agreement would stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon and lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke after attending the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump said Iran and

Trump warned Netanyahu further strikes could isolate him in conflict with Iran WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could isolate himself if Israel continued strikes on Iran, according to Axios. “I said, ‘Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,’” Trump told Axios. Trump told Axios that Israel gave the United States “very late notice” before Sunday’s str

Saudi Defense Ministry Denies Reports Prince Sultan Air Base Was Targeted RIYADH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry denied reports that Prince Sultan Air Base in Al-Kharj Governorate had been targeted. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Malki described the reports as inaccurate. “The activation of warning sirens in Al-Kharj Governorate early this morning was a precautionary measure following the launch of a ballistic missile f

Kallas in Nicosia, Cyprus, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou NICOSIA, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The European Union imposed sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities over threats to freedom of maritime traffic, Reuters reported. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced the measure during an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Cyprus. The meeting focused on the war in Ukraine and maritime security. No further details on the sanctioned individ

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran said the overnight exchange of fire with Israel would worsen what it described as a chaotic diplomatic process with the United States, Reuters reported. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei linked the escalation to growing mistrust between Tehran and Washington. Baghaei held the United States directly responsible for recent ceasefire breaches. He also

Saudi, Qatari Foreign Ministers Review Regional Developments RIYADH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed the latest developments and their implications for the region. The call also covered Saudi and Qatari efforts to support regional security and st

Saudi Arabia Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon and rejected attacks on the country’s sovereignty and army, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families of Lebanese Army members, including officers, who were killed while carrying out their national duty. The Kingdom also extended condolence

Princess Sarah bint Bandar, Russian Agriculture Minister Discuss Dates Sector Cooperation | Photography: spa ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — International Dates Council Executive Director Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz met Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut on the sidelines of the 2026 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The meeting discussed Russia’s accession to the International Dates Council and ways to strengthen internationa

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss developments in Lebanon and the wider region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call reviewed efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability. Aoun expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s positions toward Lebanon and its support for efforts to pr