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Trump warns Iran bombing will resume if no agreement is reached
WASHINGTON, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that bombing would resume at a higher level of intensity if Tehran does not agree to a proposed deal, CNN reported. Trump said in a Truth Social post that if Iran agrees to the terms, the U.S. military operation known as Epic Fury would end and the blockade would allow the Strait of Hormuz to be open to all, including Iran. “If they don’t agree, the bombing starts,” Trump wro
May 61 min read


Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
RIYADH, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Wednesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest regional developments and efforts to maintain regional security and stability. The call comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation. No further details were immediately released by the Saudi Ministry of Fo
May 61 min read


Saudi Crown Prince chairs Cabinet session, condemns Iranian attacks on UAE
JEDDAH, May 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman chaired the Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, during which he briefed ministers on his recent phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in which he condemned Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and affirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Emirates in defending its security and stability. The Crown Prince also briefed the Cabined on messages received by Kin
May 62 min read


Saudi, Jordanian foreign ministers discuss regional developments
RIYADH, May 5 — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss the latest regional developments, state news agency SPA reported. The two ministers also discussed continued coordination and consultation between Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Photography: Courtesy of SPA
May 51 min read


Iran attacks on UAE seen as warning over oil routes, Israel ties
Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran struck the United Arab Emirates on Monday, nearly a month after a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in an attack that targeted the Fujairah pipeline – the UAE’s primary crude export route bypassing the blocked Strait of Hormuz – and a UAE-linked tanker near the strait. No other state was targeted. The Iran – U.S. truce is largely holding. ENERGY DIMENSION Unlike neighbors dependent on the now – shut Strait of Hormu
May 52 min read


Iranian foreign minister travels to China for talks
Araqchi in St Petersburg, Russia, on April 27, 2026. Dmitri Lovetsky/Pool via REUTERS. Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is travelling to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Iran’s foreign ministry said, citing its official Telegram account. The Ministry said the discussions would focus on bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments. The Beijing trip follows Araqchi’s visit
May 51 min read


Saudi Crown Prince congratulates King Willem-Alexander on Netherlands Liberation Day
Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Crown prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. The crown prince wished the Dutch king continued health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]
May 51 min read


King Salman congratulates King Willem – Alexander on Netherlands Liberation Day
Riyadh, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a congratulatory message to King Willem – Alexander of the Netherlands on the occasion of his country’s Liberation Day, state news agency SPA reported. King Salman wished the Dutch monarch continues health and happiness, and the government and people of the Netherlands further progress and prosperity. [Photography: Courtesy of SPA]
May 51 min read


Macron calls Iran’s strikes on UAE “unjustified and unacceptable”, pledges French support for regional allies
RIYADH/PARIS, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday condemned Iran’s strikes on the United Arab Emirates, describing them as “unjustified and unacceptable” and pledging continued French support for the UAE and regional allies. “As it has done since the start of the conflict, France will continue to support its allies in the Emirates and in the region for the defence of their territory”. – President Emmanuel Macron, post on X. Macron c
May 51 min read


Saudi Arabia urges de-escalation, backs Pakistan mediation and calls for Strait of Hormuz navigation to be restored
RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed on Monday the kingdom’s concern over the ongoing military escalation in region, calling for de – escalation and restraint and urging support for Pakistani mediation and diplomatic efforts to reach a political solution that preserve further tensions and instability. In a statement, the ministry said such tensions do not serve the interests of the region or the world. The ministry
May 51 min read


Saudi Crown Prince condemns Iranian on UAE in call with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
RIYADH, May 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone on Monday with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, during which he expressed the kingdom’s strong condemnation and denunciation of what he described as unjustified Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. Crown Prince Mohammed reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full support for the UAE in defending its security and stability, according
May 51 min read


Saudi Arabia condemns in strongest terms Iranian targeting of civilian, economic facilities in UAE
Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has expressed the Kingdom’s condemnation and denunciation, in the strongest terms, of the Iranian targeting — through missiles and drones — of civilian and economic facilities in the United Arab Emirates, as well as a tanker belonging to an Emirati company. In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency this evening, the Ministry sa
May 51 min read


Saudi, Egyptian foreign ministers discuss regional developments in phone call
RIYADH, May 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed regional developments and the importance of continued bilateral coordination and consultation in a phone call, state media reported. [Photography | Courtesy of SPA]
May 41 min read


Saudi crown prince receives written message from Uzbek president
RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding relations between the two countries, state media reported. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the message during a meeting in Riyadh with Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov
May 31 min read


Saudi Arabia backs Bahrain’s sovereign measures to protect security, sovereignty
RIYADH, May 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia expressed support for sovereign measures taken by Bahrain’s leadership to protect the kingdom’s security and safeguard its sovereignty, the foreign ministry said on Sunday. Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its full support for Bahrain in any steps it takes to confront anything that could undermine its security and stability and deter attempts to target its sovereignty or interfere in its internal affairs. The kingdom said Bahra
May 31 min read


Saudi crown prince sends condolences to Egyptian prime minister over father’s death
Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent condolences to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on the death of his father, state media reported. The crown prince extended his condolences to Madbouly and the family of the deceased and prayed for mercy and forgiveness for him.
May 11 min read


Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss ties and regional developments
Photography | Courtesy of SPA RIYADH, April 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot in Riyadh on Thursday, state news agency SPA reported. The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability
Apr 301 min read


Saudi crown prince receives written message from Japanese prime minister
RIYADH, April 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a written message from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concerning relations between the two countries, state media reported. The message was received by Vice Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji during a meeting at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh with Japan’s ambassador to the kingdom, Yasunari Morino, the report said. The two officials reviewed Saudi-Japanese relations
Apr 301 min read


Saudi crown prince, Canadian prime minister discuss ties and regional developments in phone call
RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed bilateral relations, existing cooperation and ways to expand ties in a phone call, state media reported. The two sides also discussed the latest regional developments and their security and economic repercussions at the regional and international levels, the report said. [Photography: SPA]
Apr 291 min read


UAE president, Bahrain king discuss bilateral ties during UAE meeting
RIYADH, April 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during the Bahraini monarch’s visit to the United Arab Emirates, state media reported. The meeting was also attended by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the report
Apr 291 min read
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