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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni attends a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein RIYADH, June 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused U.S. President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her after he claimed she had “begged” him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit, Reuters reported. Meloni sa

Trump says no plans to punish those responsible for US strike against Iranian school RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged that “mistakes are made” when asked about a U.S. strike on an Iranian school during the first day of the war against Iran, but said he did not plan to hold anyone in his administration accountable while the incident remains under investigation. “No. If it was a fault, and as you know, that’s under investig

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17.Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters RIYADH, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he supports Iran having access to “some” conventional ballistic missiles, framing the issue as part of a wider non-nuclear track that Arab Gulf nations would help address. “We’ll be working on a parallel effort with the Gulf nations to address non-nuclear is

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he arrives for a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, June 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that the ceasefire agreement reached with Iran was not final and that Washington could resume military action if Tehran failed to comply, Reuter

A view of the U.S. Capitol building.Kent Nishimura/File/Reuters PARIS, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he would send the eventual text of his agreement with Iran to Congress for review, CNN reported. Trump told reporters at the Group of Seven summit in France that he had not originally considered sending the agreement to Congress but would do so. “I will send it to Congress,” Trump said. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally, wrote on Su

Trump Criticizes Iran Over Reported Deal Terms and Strait of Hormuz Attacks RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran on Friday over what he described as inaccurate accounts of a proposed agreement, a day after declaring that a deal with Tehran was close to being finalized. “The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump accu

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” after what he described as delays in negotiations, following a new wave of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been gr

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” CNN reported. Trump told reporters early Tuesday that the agreement would stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon and lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke after attending the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump said Iran and

Trump warned Netanyahu further strikes could isolate him in conflict with Iran WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he could isolate himself if Israel continued strikes on Iran, according to Axios. “I said, ‘Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon,’” Trump told Axios. Trump told Axios that Israel gave the United States “very late notice” before Sunday’s str

Qatar Emir, Trump Discuss Middle East Developments DOHA, June 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the Middle East, Qatar News Agency reported. The two sides reviewed political and security developments in the region and regional and international efforts aimed at de-escalation and stability. Sheikh Tamim stressed the importance of political and diplomati

Trump at the White House, in Washington, D.C., May 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci WASHINGTON, June 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was involved in talks with Washington aimed at ending hostilities, Reuters reported, citing an interview Trump gave to the U.S. podcast “Pod Force One.” “He’s involved, absolutely,” Trump said. “I think they have a lot of respect for him.” Trump said he had heard Khamenei was n

Trump Says Israel, Hezbollah Agreed to Halt Fire After Netanyahu Call WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he held a “very productive call” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop shooting, CNN reported. “There will be no Troops going to Beirut, and any Troops that are on their way, have already been turned back,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump said he had also

Trump Names Tom Barrack Special Envoy to Syria and Iraq WASHINGTON, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tom Barrack, the U.S. ambassador to Türkiye, will also serve as special presidential envoy to Syria and Iraq. Trump said Washington was deepening its strategic engagement with Syria and Iraq. “Our relationship with them continues to grow,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Barrack will remain ambassador to Türkiye and serve with the backing of

Qatar Emir, U.S. President Discuss Middle East De-Escalation DOHA, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss developments in the Middle East and efforts to reduce escalation, Qatar News Agency reported. The call addressed political and security developments in the region, as well as regional and international efforts aimed at strengthening stability. Sheikh Tamim stresse

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimur WASHINGTON, May 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump called on Middle Eastern and other countries to sign the Abraham Accords after a deal to end the Iran war is reached, while warning that military action could resume if negotiations fail. “I am mandatorily requesting that all Count

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at Rockland Community College in Suffern, New York, U.S., May 22, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper RIYADH, May 23 — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that American and Iranian negotiators were “getting a lot closer” to reaching an agreement aimed at ending nearly three months of war, according to interviews with CBS News and Axios. Trump said a final agreement would prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and would ensure

Qatar emir, Trump discuss regional de-escalation efforts DOHA, May 23 — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed regional developments and efforts to consolidate calm and reduce tensions, Qatar News Agency reported. The two leaders discussed support for diplomatic efforts led by Pakistan to prevent further escalation and safeguard international peace and security. The call also addressed the importance of continued dialogue, marit

U.S. President Donald Trump stands behind protective glass as he delivers the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut, U.S., May 20, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein WASHINGTON, May 20 — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States could carry out further strikes against Iran if no agreement is reached over Tehran’s nuclear programme. “We’ll see what happens,” Trump said during a commencement address at the U.S. Coast G