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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

Saudi Sports Minister Opens Elite Combat Sports Center in Jeddah | Photography: SPA JEDDAH, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal inaugurated the elite combat sports center in Jeddah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 3,000-square-meter center includes physical training areas, combat sports halls with five training zones, recovery and treatment faciliti

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

Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the West Bank city of Hebron on Sunday.Wisam Hashlamoun/Anadolu/Getty Images PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israel is preparing for at least several days of fighting with Iran and the possibility of a prolonged campaign, CNN reported, citing an Israeli military official. The Israeli military accused Iran of breaking the April ceasefire by firing ballistic missiles at Israel late Sunday. The Israe

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

Iran Warns Regional Energy Facilities Could Be Targeted PARIS, June 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned that regional energy installations could be targeted if attacks on its energy infrastructure continue, CNN reported, citing Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Fars cited an unidentified military source as saying that oil and gas facilities linked to the United States and Israel would be considered targets. The warning followed an attack on the Karoon Petrochemi

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

Iran Charging Ships Up to $2 Million to Transit Strait of Hormuz, CNN Reports DUBAI, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with Iranian permission are being charged an average fee of between $1.5 million and $2 million, CNN reported, citing a senior member of Iran’s parliament. The fee was disclosed by Mohsen Zangeneh, a member of parliament’s Budget and Planning Commission, in an interview with Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. Iran

DUBAI, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran could issue a 30-day deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian management, CNN reported, citing comments by a member of Iran’s negotiating team to the semi-official Fars news agency. Majid Shakeri, who took part in recent Islamabad talks, said Tehran could announce that reopening the strait under Iranian administration would be possible only 30 days after threats from the United States and its allies are remove

Israel Issues Renewed Evacuation Warning for Tyre as Lebanon Clashes Escalate BEIRUT, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israel issued a renewed evacuation warning for the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre as clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah escalated despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between the governments of Israel and Lebanon, according to CNN. The warning covers residents in neighborhoods and camps surrounding Tyre, a coastal city north of the zone occupied by

Saudi Arabia Records 7,760 Residency, Labor and Border Security Violations RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia recorded 7,760 violations of residency, labor and border security laws during inspection campaigns carried out from May 28 to June 3, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The violations included 4,060 residency violations, 2,574 border security violations and 1,126 labor law violations. Border authorities apprehended 1,184 people attempting to ente

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

Saudi FDA Signs Pharmaceutical Cooperation MoU With Russian Institute | Photography: SPA ST. PETERSBURG, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia’s State Institute of Drugs and Good Practices on the sidelines of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The agreement was signed in the presence of Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. SFDA Vice President for Operations Sami

Kuwait Reopens Airspace After Temporary Closure KUWAIT, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Kuwait reopened its airspace on Saturday after a temporary precautionary closure following Iranian ballistic missile attacks on the country. The Public Authority of Civil Aviation activated emergency procedures to ensure the safety of passengers, air crews and civil aviation facilities. The closure lasted from 4:15 a.m. to 6:15 a.m. During the closure, 11 Kuwait Airways and Jazeera A

Bahrain Says Air Defences Intercepted Iranian Missiles MANAMA, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain announced on Saturday that its air defences intercepted Iranian missiles and strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry described the attacks as a violation of the sovereignty of both countries and a breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. The ministry said the attacks violated U.N. Security Council R