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SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia, Major General Turki Al-Maliki, said early on Wednesday that nine drones were intercepted and destroyed immediately upon entering the Kingdom’s airspace. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Al-Maliki on the Saudi Ministry of Defence’s page on the X platform. Al-Maliki also said that two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in

Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bahrain’s military said on Wednesday it has destroyed 74 missiles and 95 drones launched by Iran against the kingdom since the start of the war. The General Command urged people to stay indoors and avoid approaching or filming damaged sites.

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in a session held by video link on Tuesday, reviewed the latest developments in the region and their implications for regional and international security and stability. The cabinet said Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory, citizens and residents, according to Saudi Press Ag

WAM Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it retains the right to self-defense, while stating it is not part of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran and has not authorised the use of its territory for attacks on Iran. The statement was posted on X. The UAE Ministry of Defence released figures on missile and drone interceptions, saying Iranian drones struck within the country 57 times out of more than 800 detected, and that o

SPA Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Tuesday from Andrii Sybiha, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call discussed the latest developments in the regional escalation and efforts under way to address it.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade transiting the Persian Gulf, with coverage available to shipping lines immediately. Trump, writing on Truth Social, suggested the United States Navy would begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, and said the Un

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hakan Fidan accused Iran on Tuesday of striking Gulf neighbors that had worked to prevent war, describing it as a strategy of “If I go, I will take the region with me.” Fidan called Iran’s attacks on countries mediating between Tehran and Washington an “incredibly flawed strategy” and warned the conflict could widen if Gulf states retaliate. In an interview with TRT, he said Gulf states, including Qatar, had pushed for dipl

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had ordered the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean Sea, escorted by its air wing and frigates. In a pre-recorded television address, Macron said Dassault Rafale fighter jets, air-defence systems and airborne radar systems had been deployed in the past few hours in the Middle East.

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Nadezhda Neynsky said the first evacuation flights for Bulgarians from airports in the Middle East will take place early on Wednesday. Neynsky said around 300 people were evacuated on the first flight from Oman and that repatriation flights for Bulgarians in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are also forthcoming. Bulgaria’s government said up to eight aircraft of varying capacity are on standby to carry out ev

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (C-L) in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that “someone from within” Iran’s regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said Reza Pahlavi, the exiled cr

The logo of Air France-KLM Group is seen during the Air France-KLM Group's Annual Results 2025 press conference in Paris, France, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Air France-KLM cancelled flights to and from the Middle East overnight, citing security risks linked to the ongoing conflict. The Franco-Dutch group said passenger and crew safety was its priority and that it will assess the situation before resuming s

Smoke from an Israeli air raid billows across the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tebniet on Tuesday. picture alliance/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the military to advance and seize additional strategic high ground in Lebanon after a week of intensified strikes, Katz said on Tuesday. In a video address, Katz said the two leaders directed the Israel

SPA Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as an Iranian attack targeting the Embassy of the United States, Riyadh and called it a violation of international law and diplomatic protections. In a statement, the kingdom said the attack breached international norms and laws, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which provide immunity for diplomatic premises and personn

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, issued a warning aimed at Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East war widened. The group claimed American aircraft that struck its camps earlier this week took off from an air base in Jordan that hosts U.S. forces. It also criticised Saudi Arabia and the UAE over their reactions to Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territories and wa

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Moscow, in November 2025. Shamil Zhumatov/Pool/Reuters Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pakistan reminded Iran of a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in an effort to prevent further Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday. “I informed the Iranian side about our def

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Authorities in Fujairah responded to a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Tuesday morning after debris fell following the interception of an Iranian drone, Fujairah’s media office said. No injuries were reported. The fire was brought under control and normal operations in the area resumed. Fujairah is a strategic energy hub for the United Arab Emirates on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz, with storage a

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United States Embassy in Oman issued a security alert in Muscat on Tuesday instructing embassy staff to shelter in place, citing “ongoing activity,” and recommending Americans in Oman do the same until further notice. The advisory urged people to stay in a secure location, keep essential supplies including food, water and medication, monitor local media for updates and stay in touch with family and friends. Oman has lar

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday after it was hit by drone strikes. AFP/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. mission in Saudi Arabia warned on Tuesday of what it called an imminent threat of missile and drone attacks over Dhahran and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place. In a message posted on X, the mission told people not to come to the U.S. Consulate and to take cover immediately. It urged citizens in Dhahran to stay

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump told NewsNation that the United States would reveal its retaliation soon in response to an attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and the deaths of U.S. military personnel during the Iran conflict, according to a NewsNation reporter’s post on X. The reporter, Kellie Meyer, wrote that Trump also did not think boots on the ground would be necessary. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported in a post

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by two suspected Iranian drones, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed the attack, citing a limited fire and minor material damage. One source cited no initial reports of injuries. A further two suspected Iranian drones struck at or near the embassy, a separate source familiar with the matter said. After the incident, Iran’s Isla