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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call on Sunday from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. During the call, the two leaders reviewed the latest developments in Lebanon and the wider region, as well as ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability. Presid

Iran links final U.S. deal to Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon RIYADH, June 28 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran said a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon must be part of any final agreement with the United States, as fighting continued to strain the tentative U.S.-Iran agreement. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all occupied Lebanese areas was necessary to reach a final and lasting agreement that would establi

Lebanese President Discusses Ceasefire Efforts With US, Qatari Officials BEIRUT, June 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun discussed efforts to end the conflict in Lebanon with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, according to the Lebanese Presidency. The talks focused on consolidating the ceasefire in Lebanon, stopping Israeli military escalation and possible steps to support that process, inclu

Iran Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon as Part of U.S. Agreement PARIS, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran is demanding that Israel withdraw from Lebanon as part of the agreement Tehran has reached with the United States, CNN reported. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told ambassadors, foreign diplomatic missions and international organizations in Tehran that Iran views the war in Lebanon as linked to the conflict between Iran and the United States. Arag

Iran Security Official Warns Against Breach of Red Lines Over Lebanon RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s top security official warned on Sunday that Lebanon is central to Tehran’s regional security posture and that any breach of the Islamic Republic’s red lines would not be tolerated. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, wrote on X that the “unity of the fronts” had created a security chain in defense of the regio

Crown Prince Directs Resumption of Lebanese Exports to Saudi Arabia RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia will resume Lebanese exports to the Kingdom under a directive from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan conveyed the directive during a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The directive followed a request from Lebanese President Josep

Saudi Arabia Condemns Continued Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon RIYADH, June 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned continued Israeli aggression against Lebanon and rejected attacks on the country’s sovereignty and army, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry expressed condolences to the families of Lebanese Army members, including officers, who were killed while carrying out their national duty. The Kingdom also extended condolence

Saudi Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss Regional Developments RIYADH, June 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to discuss developments in Lebanon and the wider region, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call reviewed efforts aimed at strengthening security and stability. Aoun expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s positions toward Lebanon and its support for efforts to pr

Arab Parliament Condemns Israeli Aggression Against Lebanon PARIS, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the targeting of civilians, destruction of densely populated areas and damage to infrastructure and key facilities. Al Yamahi said the attacks breached international law and the United Nations Charter. In a statement, he warned against the consequences of continued Isr

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Incursion Into Lebanon RIYADH, June 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli aggression against Lebanon and rejected what it called an Israeli incursion into Lebanese territory and a violation of the country’s sovereignty, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Foreign Ministry called on the international community to halt the aggression and stop Israeli military movements aimed at expanding into Lebanese territory. The minis

Israeli soldiers operate at Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon, in this handout image released on May 31, 2026. Israeli Military/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, May 31 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israeli troops seized Beaufort Castle and its strategic ridge in southern Lebanon, the military said on Sunday, marking a major advance against Iran-backed Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced more than six weeks ago. The Israeli military said the operation focused on taking control

RIYADH, May 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a travel ban on Emirati nationals travelling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq in light of current regional developments. The ministry also called on UAE nationals currently in those countries to expedite their immediate return to the United Arab Emirates. It urged Emiratis in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq to contact the ministry on +97180044444 as part of precautionary measures aimed at safeguardin

Buildings destroyed during an Israeli military operation in southern Lebanon, February 19, 2026. REUTERS/Aziz Taher PARIS, April 30 - The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes. The "buffer zone" in southern Lebanon was occupied by Israeli troops before a ceasefire that was announced earlier this month but has failed to fully halt hostilities. More than 2,500 people h

PARIS, April 18 — The Israeli military said it carried out aerial and ground strikes in southern Lebanon after identifying what it described as several incidents in which militants violated the ceasefire by approaching areas near Israeli troops. In a statement, the military said the militants approached from the north toward what it referred to as a “Yellow Line,” a term it mentioned publicly for the first time. The 10-day ceasefire agreement announced by U.S. President Donal

PARIS, April 18 — A French soldier serving with the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon was killed and three others were injured in an attack on Saturday morning, French President Emmanuel Macron said. Macron identified the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio of the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment from Montauban. “Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah,” Macron said in a social media post. France is demanding that Lebanes

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer RIYADH, April 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Israel's military told residents of southern Lebanon early Friday to remain north of the Litani River, as its forces held their positions in the country despite a ceasefire taking effect. Arabic-language military spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X that the deployment was a response to ongoing Hezbollah militant activity, whic

Smoke rises following an Israeli strike in Nabatieh, Lebanon, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer WASHINGTON, April 16 — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could be extended by mutual agreement, while Israel retains the right to take what the United States described as necessary self-defense measures during the truce. The six-point memorandum of understanding is due to take effect at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday. The statement describes the initial ceasefire as a gesture int

SPA RIYADH, April 16 — Saudi Arabia welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to a statement carried by the Saudi foreign ministry. The kingdom also praised what it described as the positive role played by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, the Lebanese government headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. In its statement, the foreign ministry renewed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Lebanese state in s