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Police in Bahrain arrest 6 people accused of posting videos at sites of Iranian strikes
Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested six people accused of filming and publishing videos from sites targeted by Iranian strikes, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The ministry said the suspects were detained for recording and sharing footage related to the aftermath of the Iranian attacks, while allegedly expressing sympathy for the strikes and promoting what officials described as hostile acts. Bahrain’s anti-cybercri
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Drone Attacks Target Erbil and Sulaymaniyah as Vessel Hit Near Iraqi Port
Baghdad, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Drone attacks were launched late Wednesday toward the northern Iraqi cities of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, authorities said. One intercepted drone fell near the Divan Hotel Erbil within the Saad Abdullah Conference Hall complex, a site frequently used for high-level political meetings. Separately in southern Iraq, an oil vessel flying the Australian flag was struck near Khor Al-Zubair Port, according to two Iraqi navy officia
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Trump, in continued contradictions, says Iran didn’t have ‘nuclear potential’ after last summer’s strikes
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Pool Washington, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran resumed nuclear-related activities after earlier strikes carried out by the United States and Israel last summer against Iran’s nuclear program. Trump said those strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “We obliterated it. They don’t have nuclear potential,” Trump said. However, he added that Ira
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Trump Says U.S. Destroyed Dozens of Iranian Naval Vessels
President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Pool Washington, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed 58 Iranian naval ships and 31 minelayer vessels during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking at an event in Hebron, Kentucky, Trump told supporters the U.S. military had significantly weakened Iran’s naval capabilities. “You never like to say too early you won. We won,” Trump
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Fire Erupts at Fuel Tanks in Oman’s Port of Salalah After Iranian Attack
Muscat, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Fire crews were working Wednesday to contain a blaze at fuel storage tanks in the Port of Salalah, according to the Oman News Agency. The fire broke out following what authorities described as an Iranian attack targeting the port and nearby fuel facilities, the report said. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait condemned the strike, describing the targeting of economic infrastructure as a dangerous escalat
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone in Eastern Province
SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said early Thursday. Al-Maliki confirmed the drone was neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No additional details were immediately released.
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UAE Intercepts Missiles and Drones Launched From Iran
UAE Abu Dhabi, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE said its defenses have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 drones. Authorities said the attacks have resulted in six fatalities, including na
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Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Calls With Bahrain and Egypt Counterparts on Regional Escalation
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls Wednesday with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Egypt to discuss the latest military escalation in the region and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis. During a call with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Bahrain’s foreign minister, the two sides reviewed recent developments related to the escalating situation and ongoing diplomatic ef
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Drones in Eastern Province
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said late Wednesday. Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.
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Saudi Falcons Club Expands Conservation Efforts Through “Haddad” Program
Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Falcons Club said it is continuing efforts to protect falcon populations through its “Haddad” program, an initiative focused on the scientific reintroduction of falcons locally and internationally. The program aims to support falcon conservation amid environmental challenges affecting certain species, including habitat loss and rapid environmental changes. Officials said the initiative follows a scientific framew
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Three Ballistic Missiles Targeting Prince Sultan Air Base
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said. Al-Maliki said the missiles were neutralized before reaching their target. No further details were immediately released.
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone in Eastern Province
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said the drone was neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.
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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Discusses Regional Escalation With Iraq and Indonesia Leaders
Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received separate phone calls on Wednesday from the leaders of Iraq and Indonesia to discuss the military escalation in the region and its implications for security and stability. During a call with Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international stability. Al-Sudani stressed the importance of halting attack
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Iran Parliament Speaker Says Country Can Target Any Location
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, on December 2, 2025. Shadati/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images/File Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Iran remains capable of striking targets despite U.S. claims that much of its missile arsenal has been destroyed. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said recent Iranian missile launches since the start of the war had been intende
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Iran Threatens to Target Regional Ports if Its Ports Are Attacked
This file image shows the Iranian shores and Port of Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz, on December 10, 2023. Nicolas Economou/Reuters Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Wednesday that ports and docks across the region could become targets if Iranian ports come under attack. The warning was delivered by Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said Iranian forces would respond if the country’s port infrastructure is threatened. “If Iran’s ports are threatened
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Saudi Airlines Extend Flight Suspensions Across Middle East
Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Saudi carriers have extended suspensions of flights to multiple destinations across the Middle East as ongoing regional airspace disruptions continue to affect aviation operations. Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal confirmed that services to a number of cities remain suspended or cancelled while airlines monitor the evolving situation. Flynas said it has extended the suspension of flights to and from several destinations
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Three More Vessels Hit by Projectiles in Strait of Hormuz
The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. ROYAL THAI NAVY/Handout via REUTERS Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three additional commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security and risk firms said, bringing the total number of ships hit in the region since the conflict began to at least 14. The incidents underline the growing risks for
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King Salman Park Awards $850 Million Development Contract at MIPIM 2026
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The King Salman Park Foundation announced the awarding of its fourth investment package to a consortium led by Retal Urban Development Company during the MIPIM 2026 in Cannes. The project, valued at more than SAR3.2 billion ($850 million), will focus on a mixed-use residential development within the cultural district of King Salman Park and will be supported by an investment fund managed by SAB Invest. The development
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Al-Baha Marks Saudi Flag Day With Green Illumination Across Public Buildings
SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Government buildings and public facilities across the Al-Baha Region were illuminated in green on Wednesday as the Kingdom marked Saudi Flag Day on March 11. National flags were prominently displayed in public squares and along main roads throughout the region as part of the annual observance. The occasion reflects pride in the Saudi national flag, which has symbolized unity and cohesion since the founding of Saudi Ara
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Erdogan Calls for Diplomacy to End Regional War
Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that the ongoing regional conflict must be halted before it escalates further. Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling party, Erdogan warned that the war could “set the entire region on fire” if it continues. He stressed that diplomacy remains the only path to resolving the crisis. “If diplomacy is given a chance, it is indeed possible to achieve peace,” Erdogan said. The Turkish president
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