All Articles

Saudi-Led Coalition Begins Protection Measures for Vessels Transiting Bab el-Mandeb RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has begun implementing measures to protect its commercial vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following threats issued by the Houthis, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki said the Joint Forces Command would take “firm and resolute” operational measures consistent with customary

Pentagon Identifies Two US Soldiers Killed in Iranian Strike on Jordan Air Base WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The US Department of Defense on Monday identified two American soldiers killed following an Iranian strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Private Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, were killed as a result of Friday’s attack. Gonzales died on Friday, while Feehan die

Sirens Sound in Jordan as Israel Reports Iranian Missiles Launched Toward Aqaba AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Warning sirens sounded across Jordan on Sunday afternoon as the Israeli military reported that Iran had launched missiles toward the Jordanian port city of Aqaba. Witnesses in Aqaba reported hearing several explosions, although it was not immediately clear whether they were caused by missile interceptions or impacts. Jordanian authorities had not immedi

A satellite image shows smoke billowing near an oil facility in Ahmadi Governorate, Kuwait, July 18.European Union/Copernicus Sentinel-2/Reuters KUWAIT CITY, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran attacked a Kuwaiti power generation and water desalination plant on Sunday for the second consecutive day, damaging numerous electricity-generating units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry described the strike as a “heinous” attack a

Aqaba Airport and Seaport Evacuated Over ‘Specific and Credible Threat,’ US Embassy Says AMMAN, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Aqaba’s international airport and seaport have been evacuated following what the US Embassy in Jordan described on Sunday as a “specific and credible threat.” The embassy strongly advised US citizens to avoid travelling to either facility. Jordanian authorities had not immediately commented on the reported evacuations. Located on the Red Sea, A

Iranian Attacks Cause Significant Damage at Kuwait Oil Site and Injure Several People KUWAIT CITY, July 18, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Repeated Iranian attacks caused significant damage to a vital site in Kuwait’s oil sector and injured several people on Saturday, according to Kuwaiti authorities. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said the injured individuals received medical treatment and the affected site was evacuated. The company did not identify the facility, disclose the n

Iranian Media Identifies Gulf Ports as Potential Retaliation Targets After Chabahar Strike PARIS, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran could target a network of major ports across Gulf states in response to US strikes on Chabahar, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Friday. “Following the attack on Chabahar, five key regional ports are within range of a response,” Fars said. The agency claimed the strike had “effectively presented Tehran with a list of vital com

Fire Erupts at Kuwait Power and Desalination Plant After Iranian Attack KUWAIT CITY, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — A fire broke out at a power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait following an Iranian attack on Friday morning, damaging electrical generation units and prompting authorities to urge residents to conserve electricity. Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the fire had been extinguished. The ministry did not identif

Armed Group Boards Tanzania-Flagged Tanker Off Yemen as South Korean Navy Responds LONDON, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Armed personnel boarded a Tanzania-flagged oil and chemical tanker off Yemen on Friday, prompting a South Korean naval vessel to travel toward the ship to provide assistance. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations issued an alert saying a vessel had been boarded by “unauthorized personnel,” citing military authorities. British maritime securit

Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan Report New Overnight Air Attacks RIYADH, July 17, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan reported new missile or drone attacks overnight into Friday as Iran claimed strikes against US military assets across several countries in the region. All four countries host American military facilities. Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said Friday morning that its air defence systems were responding to a second attack of the day. An e

Satellite imagery shows the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in this handout picture dated July 12, 2026. Nasa Worldview via REUTERS DUBAI, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare to close the Red Sea oil route if the United States attacks Iranian power infrastructure, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The proposal has been discussed within Iran’s leadership, according to two senior Iranian sources and a regio

Iran Threatens to Destroy Regional Infrastructure if US Strikes Its Power Plants and Bridges TEHRAN, July 16, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran threatened to destroy infrastructure across the region if US President Donald Trump carries out plans to strike Iranian bridges and power plants, a senior military spokesperson said Thursday. Trump has warned that the United States could begin targeting the infrastructure next week unless Tehran returns to negotiations. If Washington

Iranian Foreign Minister Travels to Doha for Ceremony Honoring Former Qatar Emir DOHA, July 15, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Doha on Wednesday to attend a ceremony honoring Qatar’s former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, according to Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency. Sheikh Hamad died Sunday at the age of 74, according to Qatar’s Amiri Diwan. Araghchi’s visit comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Qatar

IRGC Claims Simultaneous Missile and Drone Strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait Bases PARIS, July 14, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it launched simultaneous missile and drone attacks against military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait on Tuesday. The IRGC claimed the strikes destroyed several facilities storing weapons and components for “enemy” vessels and aircraft at Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. In Kuwait, the Revolutionary Guards said they

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

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

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