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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, SPA reports
SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced what it described as an Iranian attack and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. In a statement carried by SPA, the foreign ministry said the kingdom stood in full solidarity with the countries and would place all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they ta
Feb 281 min read


Kuwait closes airspace amid regional security developments, KUNA reports
WAM Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kuwait’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation announced on Saturday it is closing the country’s airspace due to political and security developments in the region, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. “This is a precautionary decision aimed at preserving safety and security of passengers, airlines and operations in Kuwait International Airport from any possible dangers,” spokesman Abdullah Al-Rajhi told KUNA.
Feb 281 min read


Blasts heard from Dubai to Doha as Iran targets U.S. sites across region, CNN reports
SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran appears to be striking U.S. targets in several countries at once, with blasts heard from Dubai to Doha, CNN reported. It was not immediately clear whether the explosions were from missiles being intercepted or hitting their targets. Countries hosting U.S. military bases, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, appear to be targets, CNN reported.
Feb 281 min read


Four US bases in Gulf targeted in response to strikes on Iran, Fars reports
SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Four U.S. bases in the Middle East were targeted in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian cities, Iran’s state-affiliated media reported, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain were targeted by Iranian missile attacks, Fars news agency reported, citing th
Feb 281 min read


UAE closes airspace as explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, CNN reports
SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates announced it is closing its airspace, the state-run news agency WAM reported. Explosions were heard in the capital Abu Dhabi and smoke was seen rising from the city, CNN reported.
Feb 281 min read


U.S. military prepares for possible weeks-long operations against Iran – Reuters
An upside-down U.S flag flutters at the former United States Embassy in Tehran, Iran, February 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Washington, February 13, 2026 (Reuters via Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. military is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, two U.S. officials told Reuters. The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity due to the sensiti
Feb 141 min read


Second US aircraft carrier ordered to Middle East amid Iran tensions, AP says
In this photo provided by the U.S. Navy, the USS Gerald R. Ford embarked on the first of its sea trials to test various state-of-the-art systems on its own power for the first time, April 8, 2017, from Newport News, Va. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ridge Leoni/U.S. Navy via AP Washington, February 13, 2026 (AP) – The USS Gerald R. Ford , the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been ordered to sail from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, a U.S. official famili
Feb 131 min read


Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers discuss regional developments in phone call
SPA RIYADH, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday. The two ministers discussed regional developments and emphasized resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic channels. They also reviewed ongoing efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the region.
Feb 51 min read


Saudi Crown Prince speaks with Iran’s President Pezeshkian, reiterates airspace stance
SPA Riyadh, Jan 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Iranian president outlined developments in Iran and the government’s efforts, and discussed updates on talks related to Iran’s nuclear file. The Crown Prince reiterated Saudi Arabia’s position on respecting Iran’s sovereignty and said the Kingdom would not allow its airspace
Jan 281 min read


U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln arrives in Middle East as Trump weighs options on Iran
The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, U.S. August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Washington, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump’s capabilities to defend U.S. forces or potentially take military action against Iran. Th
Jan 262 min read


UAE says it will not allow its airspace or waters to be used for hostile action against Iran
SABN Abu Dhabi, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates will not allow its airspace, territory or territorial waters to be used for any hostile military actions against Iran, the UAE foreign ministry said on Monday, reaffirming its commitment to neutrality and regional stability. Uncertainty over the possibility of military action in Iran has lingered after U.S. President Donald Trump said last week that an “armada” was heading towards the country, but
Jan 261 min read


Saudi foreign minister holds calls with France, Iran, Qatar and Oman on regional developments
SPA Riyadh, January 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate phone calls with senior officials from France, Iran, Qatar and Oman to discuss recent regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability, SPA reported. Prince Faisal spoke with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, discussing regional developments and their impact on the region’s security and stabili
Jan 151 min read


Spain urges citizens to leave Iran “by any available means”; Italy also advises departure
SABN MADRID/ROME, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain advised its citizens on Wednesday to leave Iran using “any available means” and strongly discouraged travel to the country, in an updated travel advisory. Spain’s foreign ministry also urged Spanish nationals in Iran not to take part in protests and warned against taking photos or videos of demonstrations or official buildings, saying such activity outside tourist areas could be viewed with suspicion by t
Jan 151 min read


Britain temporarily closes Tehran embassy, withdraws staff amid unrest
Demonstrators gather in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on Wednesday, chanting anti-UK and anti-US slogans. Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu/Getty Images LONDON, January 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The British government said on Wednesday its embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed and that all UK staff have been withdrawn from Iran due to the ongoing unrest. “Due to the security situation, UK staff have been temporarily withdrawn from Iran. Our embassy contin
Jan 151 min read


Some personnel advised to leave U.S. Al Udeid base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, diplomats say
An F-22 Raptor from the 1st Fighter Wing, 27th Fighter Squadron taxis for departure deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, U.S., June 24, 2019. Kaylee Dubois/U.S. Air Force/Handout via REUTERS DOHA, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Some personnel have been advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats said, amid warnings from Washington that it could intervene to
Jan 141 min read


Iran warns regional allies U.S. bases could be hit if Washington attacks, official says
A burnt car lies on the road following unrest sparked by dire economic conditions, in a place given as Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2026, in this screengrab from Iran's state media broadcast footage. IRIB via WANA(West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS PARIS, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A senior Iranian official said Tehran has asked U.S. allies in the region to “prevent Washington from attacking Iran” and warned that U.S. bases in countries including Saudi Arabi
Jan 143 min read


Iraq, Iran security officials discuss border control in phone call, Iraqi adviser says
Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji, left, and Iran's National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani. Getty Images/Reuters BAGHDAD, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassim al-Araji said he held a phone call on Tuesday with Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to discuss recent regional security developments. In a post on X, al-Araji said the two officials stressed the importance of co
Jan 141 min read


Russia slams U.S. strike threats, calls interference in Iran ‘categorically unacceptable”
Russian foreign ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia, October 20, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov MOSCOW, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Russia condemned what it described as ‘subversive external interference’ in Iran’s internal politics on Tuesday and said U.S. threats of new military strikes against the country were ‘categorically unacceptable”, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. ‘Those who plan to use externally inspired unrest as a pretext
Jan 141 min read


Qatar PM backs de-escalation efforts in call with Iran security chief Larijani
DOHA, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani expressed Doha’s support on Tuesday for “all efforts aiming to de-escalate and peaceful solutions” during a phone call with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani, Qatar’s foreign ministry said. The ministry said the two discussed the latest regional developments, without directly mentioning ongoing protests. Source: Reuters
Jan 131 min read


Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says “help is on its way” as Tehran presses crackdown
Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency's value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026. Stringer/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS WASHINGTON, January 13, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said “help is on its way,” without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years. “Irania
Jan 132 min read
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