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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

EASA Tells Airlines to Avoid Airspace Over Four Gulf States Until July 29 COLOGNE, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The European Union Aviation Safety Agency advised airlines on Tuesday to avoid flying over Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates amid renewed security risks across the Gulf. The advisory also covers part of the airspace above the Gulf of Oman, west of longitude 58°E. EASA said the recommendation applies to “all altitudes and flight levels” and

A satellite view shows tunnel entrances at Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz, Iran, on June 30.Vantor/Reuters PARIS, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran will deliver a “devastating response” if US President Donald Trump carries out his threat to attack the fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex, a senior Iranian security source told CNN. “If Trump acts on his threats, we will deliver a devastating response, and the price will be paid by American soldiers and his regional partne

Tanker Reports Missile Strike While Transiting Strait of Hormuz Near Oman MUSCAT, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A tanker reported being struck by a missile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz along the southern route near Oman’s coastline, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said Tuesday. The incident was first reported to authorities on Monday and occurred 13 nautical miles, or approximately 15 miles, southeast of Limah, Oman. UKMTO said the attack

US Military to Begin Maritime Blockade of Iran on Tuesday WASHINGTON, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United States military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade covering Iran’s ports, oil terminals and coastal areas at 4 p.m. Washington time, or 2000 GMT, on Tuesday, the US Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center announced. The blockade will apply to all vessel traffic entering or departing the designated areas, regardless of the vessel’s flag, JMIC said in

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missiles Targeting Southern Region RIYADH, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward the Kingdom’s southern region on Monday, according to the Saudi-led military coalition. Saudi air defences “have dealt with a threat from ballistic missiles launched by the terrorist Houthi militia toward the southern region,” coalition spokesperson Major General Turki A

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

EU Preparing Social Media Access Restrictions for Children BRUSSELS, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The European Union is preparing restrictions on children’s access to social media platforms across its 27 member states, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced. The European Commission is developing recommendations and a legislative proposal based on a phased system that would adjust access according to a child’s age. The measures are expected to be

Global City Dammam Targets More Than 5.2 Million Visitors in Expanded Second Season | SPA DAMMAM, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Global City Dammam is targeting more than 5.2 million visitors during its second season as the entertainment project prepares for its largest expansion to date. The Eastern Region Municipality reviewed plans for the new season, which will feature expanded international markets, redesigned pavilion facades and an interactive fountain. The proj