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SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said the drone was neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, on December 2, 2025. Shadati/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images/File Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Iran remains capable of striking targets despite U.S. claims that much of its missile arsenal has been destroyed. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said recent Iranian missile launches since the start of the war had been intende

This file image shows the Iranian shores and Port of Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz, on December 10, 2023. Nicolas Economou/Reuters Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Wednesday that ports and docks across the region could become targets if Iranian ports come under attack. The warning was delivered by Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said Iranian forces would respond if the country’s port infrastructure is threatened. “If Iran’s ports are threatened

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Saudi carriers have extended suspensions of flights to multiple destinations across the Middle East as ongoing regional airspace disruptions continue to affect aviation operations. Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal confirmed that services to a number of cities remain suspended or cancelled while airlines monitor the evolving situation. Flynas said it has extended the suspension of flights to and from several destinations

The Thai vessel Mayuree Naree after an attack today in the Strait of Hormuz. Royal Thai Navy Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Wednesday that two commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement cited by Fars News Agency. The IRGC said the Thai-flagged bulk carrier “Mayuree Naree” was fired upon after allegedly ignoring warnings and attempting to pass through the strait. A second vess

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Oman said Wednesday it shot down an Iranian drone, while another crashed into the sea near the port of Duqm, according to a security official cited by the Oman News Agency. Authorities said no casualties or material damage were reported following the incident. Duqm has served as an important logistics and resupply point for the USS Abraham Lincoln and its strike group during the ongoing conflict in the region. No further d

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven drones in separate incidents, the Ministry of Defense said Wednesday. Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said two drones were intercepted in the Eastern Province, while five drones were intercepted east of Al-Kharj governorate. The drones were destroyed by Saudi air defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones in Hafar Al-Batin, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki confirmed the drones were neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said Saudi air defenses successfully neutralized the missile before it reached its target. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said Saudi air defenses successfully neutralized the missiles before they reached their target. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah oil field, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Tuesday. Al-Maliki said the drones were intercepted before reaching their intended target. No further details were immediately released.

PHOTO: Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Christopher Pike Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has shut its Ruwais refinery following a fire that broke out at a facility within the complex after a drone strike, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Authorities in Abu Dhabi had earlier said emergency crews were responding to the blaze in Ruwais, adding that no injuries were reported, according to th

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session held Tuesday via video conference, during which ministers strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and several regional countries. The Cabinet denounced what it described as Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and a number of Arab, Islamic and friendly nations, calling them a violation of international law and

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates said firefighters were battling a blaze in Ruwais after an Iranian drone strike. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said no injuries had been reported. Ruwais lies about 175 kilometers southwest of the capital Abu Dhabi, in a desert area near the border with Saudi Arabia, and is home to major petrochemical facilities.

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said one person was killed and several others were injured in an Iranian attack targeting a residential building in the capital, Manama. Authorities said the strike hit a residential building in the Bahraini capital, resulting in casualties. No further details were immediately provided.

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two drones east of Al-Kharj governorate, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the drones were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their targets. No further details were immediately provided.

RIYADH, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province was intercepted and destroyed. Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki confirmed the interception in a statement on Tuesday. No further details were immediately provided.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra, Australia, March 10, 2026. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas/via REUTERS Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Australia will deploy a reconnaissance aircraft and defensive missiles to the United Arab Emirates to help protect Australian nationals and other civilians in the country, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. Albanese told reporters that Australia will send an E-7A Wedgetail radar aircraft to provide long-

Riyadh, March 9, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia expressed condolences on Monday to Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates following the deaths of several members of their armed and security forces while carrying out national duties. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the kingdom’s sincere sympathies to the governments and peoples of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, praying for mercy and forgiveness for the fallen and patience and comfo