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Iran Seeks Qatar’s Help Over Missing Pilots; Doha Denies Holding Them RIYADH, August 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran has asked Qatar to help move four Iranian pilots from an unspecified location at sea to land and medical care, while Doha denies holding them. The pilots have been missing since their aircraft were downed earlier this year, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency. “The location for holding the Iranian pilots on the water is not suitable,” Ir

King Salman Congratulates Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Youth Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has congratulated Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the anniversary of the country’s Youth Day. In a cable sent to the Moroccan monarch, King Salman extended his congratulations and best wishes on the national occasion. The Saudi King wished King Mohammed VI continued good health and happiness

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks in the rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on July 28.Jim Lo Scalzo/Reuters WASHINGTON, August 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US Vice President JD Vance says Washington is increasingly relying on economic pressure to influence Iran, describing it as the most effective instrument available to the United States as tensions remain high over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking Thursday on The Clay Tr

Damage can be seen at Abu al-Duhur airbase following eight Israeli airstrikes hit the base in northwestern Syria early on Tuesday.Reuters ANKARA, August 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Türkiye’s Defense Ministry urged Israel to end what it called “reckless attacks” and denied that a Turkish military delegation was present at a Syrian air base targeted by Israel. The ministry said no Turkish delegation was at the base either before or during the attack, rejecting Israeli Pri

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Discuss Regional De-Escalation and Maritime Security in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed regional de-escalation and maritime security in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers reviewed developments across the region and diplomatic efforts intended to

NATO vows to "defend all allies" after Iran reportedly weighs attacks on targets in Europe RIYADH, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — NATO said Wednesday it was ready to “address any threat” following a report that Iran had considered attacks on US military targets in Europe if President Donald Trump escalated the war. The Financial Times reported that Tehran had weighed such attacks, citing people close to the Iranian regime. The report did not indicate that Iran had a

UAE Halts Trade and Financial Transactions With Iran Until Further Notice ABU DHABI, August 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates has halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, according to Afra Al Hameli, Director of the Strategic Communications Department at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Al Hameli linked the decision to regional escalations that she said were undermining regional and internat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Masrour Barzani’s Office in Iraqi Kurdistan RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned attacks in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq that targeted the office of Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry described the attacks as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Saudi Arabia rejected hostile actions directed against public and polit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf speaks during a press conference in Tehran, Iran, on November 27, 2024.Majid Asgaripour/WANA/Reuters RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran’s parliament speaker and lead negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf will travel to Iraq on Wednesday at the head of a “high level parliamentary delegation,” Iranian state media reported. The visit follows the expiration on Monday of the framework diplomatic agreement between

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah Discusses Bilateral Relations With Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein RIYADH, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein discussed strengthening relations between their countries during a phone call. The ministers also addressed regional issues requiring continued consultation and reviewed matters of mutual interes

Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim Sign Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council Document RIYADH, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia and Sudan established a bilateral coordination council in Riyadh through a document signed by their foreign ministers. Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim sign

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Discuss Bilateral Cooperation ABU DHABI, August 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Economic cooperation and regional security formed the agenda of a meeting between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman during the Omani leader’s fraternal visit to the UAE. Talks on the Middle East covered the serious developments affecting the regi

Eight Foreign Ministers Condemn Israeli Rejection of Gaza Road Map RIYADH, Aug 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Egypt condemned Israel’s declared rejection of the Road Map for implementing US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza conflict, along with its rejection of Palestinian statehood. In a joint statement, the ministers said the Israeli position repud

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Congratulates Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Independence Day | 📷SPA RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on India’s Independence Day. King Salman wished President Murmu continued good health and happiness and conveyed his wishes for further progress and prosperity to the government and peop

Iranian Commander Accuses Qatar of Delaying Probe Into Fate of Three Pilots RIYADH, August 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — An Iranian military commander accused Qatar of delaying an investigation into the fate of three pilots Tehran says have been held there for months, while Doha has denied holding them. Seyed Mohammad Bagherzadeh, who leads the Iranian armed forces’ missing persons search committee, said a team of Iranian air force experts had been waiting for months to e

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Sends Condolences Over Passing of Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Kingdom’s Prime Minister, sent a message of condolences to Chinese President Xi Jinping over the passing of former State Council Premier Zhu Rongji. The Crown Prince conveyed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to President Xi

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Offers Condolences Over Passing of Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a message of condolences and sympathy to President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China following the passing of former Premier of the State Council Zhu Rongji. King Salman expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to President Xi

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits the Imam Ali shrine in Iraq's holy city of Najaf on August 3.Qassem Al-Kaabi/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, August 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran has not decided whether to resume negotiations with the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said early Saturday. Araghchi said Qatar and Pakistan had exchanged messages between the two sides but stressed that those interactions did not constitute negotiations. US Pre

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Congratulates Pakistan President on Independence Day RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, has sent a message congratulating President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on his country’s Independence Day. The Crown Prince wished President Zardari continued good health and happiness and conveyed his wishes for further

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Meets Admiral Brad Cooper RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, met US Central Command Commander Admiral Brad Cooper to review cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in the defense sector. The Crown Prince and Admiral Cooper also discussed recent regional developments and efforts to de-escalate tensions and strengthen