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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

Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan Respond to Aerial Threats as Iran Announces Regional Strikes RIYADH, July 13, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan responded to aerial threats early Monday after Iran announced a new series of strikes across the region in retaliation for US attacks on Iranian territory. Warning sirens were activated in Bahrain, while Kuwait’s military said it was responding to “hostile aerial targets.” Jordan’s armed forces intercepted four missil

Multiple Sites in Southern Iran Attacked, One Technician Killed TEHRAN, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Multiple locations across Iran’s southern Hormozgan province came under attack on Sunday, with military facilities reported hit and one telecommunications technician killed, according to Iranian state media. The attacks targeted sites in Qeshm Island, Bandar Abbas and Hajiabad, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported. Iranian authorities did not identify w

Three Injured by Falling Debris During Interception Operations in Qatar DOHA, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Two adults and a child were injured by falling debris during interception operations in Qatar on Sunday as Iran launched attacks against US military sites across the Gulf, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior said. “Three people, including one child, sustained injuries as a result of falling debris from interception operations,” the ministry said in a statement. “The in

Oman and Jordan Report Drone and Missile Attacks as US-Iran Strikes Continue AMMAN/MUSCAT, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Oman and Jordan reported drone and missile attacks on Sunday as the United States and Iran exchanged another round of strikes. Three missiles launched from Iranian territory landed at several locations in Jordan early on Sunday, the Jordan News Agency reported, citing a military source. “No human casualties were reported, and damage was limited to m

DOHA, July 12, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar’s former emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed the country into a major economic and diplomatic power, died on Sunday at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced. “The Amiri Diwan announced the death of HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani on Sunday morning. May Allah have mercy on his soul and grant him the best reward for what he achieved for his homeland and nation,” the country’s highest g

Crowds Gather In Mashhad For Khamenei Funeral MASHHAD, July 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Large crowds gathered in the Iranian city of Mashhad ahead of the burial ceremony for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported. Crowds moved along the route of the funeral procession, though the vehicle carrying the bodies of Khamenei and his family members had not yet arrived, according to Iranian media. Mourners headed toward the Imam Reza Shrine, where Khamen