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Bahrain Says It Intercepted Iranian Air Attacks MANAMA, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Bahrain said its air defences intercepted and destroyed several Iranian air attacks on Thursday, the country’s military said. The Bahrain Defence Force said on X that “the deliberate use of missiles and drones to target civilians and private property constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.” Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps earlier said it had targe

Iran says drones targeted sites in Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain DOHA, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s army said it launched attack drones toward a “satellite antenna” in Qatar, according to the semi-official Tasnim news outlet, in the first admission that the Gulf state had been a target of Tehran’s latest strikes. Iran’s army public relations office said drones had targeted a Patriot air defence system in Kuwait, the satellite antenna in Qatar, and fuel storage fac

CENTCOM (U.S. Central Command) logo and Iranian flag are seen in this illustration taken April 15, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration WASHINGTON, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The U.S. military is conducting fresh strikes on Iran, U.S. Central Command said on Wednesday, hours after President Donald Trump declared that an interim agreement to end the war with Iran was “over.” Central Command said the strikes were aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten freedom

U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday that he had decided to remove Syria from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. “I promised to remov

Saudi, Omani foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz and bilateral cooperation | 📷SPA MUSCAT, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat to discuss bilateral relations, Gulf cooperation and regional developments, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two ministers reviewed relations between Saudi Arabia and Oman and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in

Trump threatens further strikes on Iranian infrastructure, casts doubt on deal ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened further strikes on Iranian infrastructure on Wednesday and cast doubt on the prospect of reaching a deal with Tehran, as tensions between the United States and Iran continued to escalate. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit, Trump

Zelenskiy and Trump in Ankara, July 8, 2026, REUTERS/Jonathan Ernest ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would give Ukraine a licence to make Patriot missiles, as he spoke alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit. “We’re going to give a license to you to make Patriots,” Trump told Zelenskiy. “This way, you can’t complain that we’re not giving ’em enough,” he added. Zelenskiy ha

Trump warns US could hit Iran again, says interim deal is over ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Washington would “probably hit” Iran again, after saying the interim deal between the two countries was over. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the NATO summit, Trump was asked about his earlier comments that the interim deal with Tehran had collapsed. “They are behaving very badly, as they

Saudi Arabia condemns Iran’s targeting of Saudi, Qatari tankers RIYADH, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s targeting of the Saudi tanker Wedyan and the Qatari tanker Al Rekayyat as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the attacks were “an assault on the security and safety of international navigation, as well as the security of global energy supplies.” Saudi Arabia said Iran’s

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at Ankara Airport, July 7, Osmancan Gurdogan/Pool via REUTERS MADRID, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Spain said it was treating U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments calmly and as “business as usual,” adding that Madrid had no intention of changing its relationship with the United States. The Spanish prime minister’s office said Spain wanted to maintain its “excellent social, cultural and economic relationship” with Washing

Anwar Gargash, speaks during a press conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on November 25, 2025.Amr Alfiky/Reuters ABU DHABI, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A senior United Arab Emirates official criticised Iranian attacks on Gulf states, saying they showed Tehran’s inability to commit to de-escalation after a series of strikes across the region. “Iran’s attacks on Qatari and Saudi commercial tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the repeated aggression against

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, on Wednesday.Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he believed the memorandum of understanding with Iran “is over” after a series of strikes across the region, in the clearest sign yet that his preliminary deal with Tehran had all but collapsed. “It’s a waste of time dealing w

Iran says parts of truce deal now ‘ineffective’ after U.S. actions PARIS, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran said parts of the current truce deal were now “ineffective” after U.S. actions, including the revocation of Iran’s oil sales licence and new military strikes. Iran’s foreign ministry said interference with arrangements to clear passage in the Strait of Hormuz had made the interim truce deal unworkable. The statement also warned countries in the region, many of

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs Saudi Cabinet session JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet approved the creation of a unified national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Cabinet session, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, reviewed the Kingdom’s recent state activities, including efforts to strengthen bilateral relations, expand international coordination and addr

US President Donald Trump walks with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives aboard Air Force One at Etimesgut Air Base for a NATO summit.Jonathan Ernst/Reuters ANKARA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump received a ceremonial welcome in Ankara on Tuesday ahead of a NATO summit expected to focus on defence, Ukraine and wider alliance security. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Trump at Etimesgut Air Base, where a Turkish hono

Jeddah strengthens summer tourism offering with beaches, events and family activities | 📷SPA JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jeddah is strengthening its position as one of Saudi Arabia’s leading summer tourism destinations through beaches, entertainment events, cultural experiences and shopping offers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Saudi Summer 2026 programme places emphasis on family-oriented experiences, with activities designed for different age group

Saudi Arabia condemns Damascus terrorist attack RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced a terrorist attack in Damascus that injured civilians and security personnel as they attempted to dismantle two explosive devices, the Foreign Ministry said. The ministry said the devices had been planted by a terrorist cell. Saudi Arabia reiterated its rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts aimed at destabilising the security and stability

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Australia v Egypt - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after the match as Egypt qualify for the Round of 16 stage of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Maria Lysaker ATLANTA, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Egypt captain Mohamed Salah will face Argentina in Tuesday’s World Cup last-16 match having already delivered a historic breakthrough for his country and res

Al Jouf governor reviews Commerce Ministry branch’s 2025 report JEDDAH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Al Jouf Governor Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz received the 2025 annual report of the Ministry of Commerce branch in the region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The report was presented by Sami bin Saud Al-Ruwaili, director general of the ministry’s branch in Al Jouf. Prince Faisal reviewed the branch’s main achievements, regulatory and service indicators, an

Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reports Q2 industrial and innovation gains | 📷SPA RIYADH, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu reported second-quarter achievements across industrial investment, international partnerships, logistics, clean energy and education, the Saudi Press Agency said. The industrial investment sector saw the signing of a partnership agreement between Entab Industrial Holding Company and China’s Seas Seven