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Saudi Arabia Holds Off on Response After Drones From Iraq Target East-West Pipeline RIYADH, September 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said it would hold off on responding to a drone attack on its East-West Pipeline after Iraq’s prime minister requested time for his government to take measures to prevent attacks from Iraqi territory. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the targeting of the pipeline in Riyadh and Madinah regions by several dr

A damaged building in the aftermath of Houthi strikes, in a location given as Saudi Arabia, in this still image taken from a video released on September 8, 2026. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS PARIS, September 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Houthi forces have taken control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha, four government military sources told Reuters on Thursday, as fighting with Saudi-backed forces spreads along the coast toward the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The sources

UAE Condemns Iranian Drone Attack on Masrour Barzani’s Office in Erbil ABU DHABI, August 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned what its Ministry of Foreign Affairs described as an Iranian attack involving two drones against targets in Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The drones targeted the office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the residence of the Director of the Protection Agency, the ministry said. The UAE ministry described the

ADNOC Confirms Two Vessels Attacked in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — ADNOC confirmed that two of its vessels came under attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of Thursday, August 13. No injuries were reported, and the company said the situation had been brought under control. ADNOC stressed the need to protect the safety and well-being of seafarers while safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security. The comp

Egypt Says GCC Security Is Integral to Its National Security CAIRO, August 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egypt said the security of Gulf Cooperation Council states is an integral part of its national security and reaffirmed its support for measures taken by GCC countries to protect their security and stability. The position was stated during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi. Abdelatty called for c

Copies of the Iranian daily newspaper Hamshahri, which features a picture of the Strait of Hormuz and a headline quoting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: 'The Oman deal doesn't mean the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,' are on display outside a kiosk in central Tehran, on Sunday.Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA/Shutterstock RIYADH, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Senior Iranian official Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr set six conditions for the full reopening of the Strait

A Houthi follower during a pro-Iran demonstration in Sanaa, April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah RIYADH, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Houthis coordinated with Iraqi armed groups to launch attacks against Saudi Arabia from Iraqi territory this week, according to assessments described by two regional officials. The strikes included attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, the centre of the Kingdom’s crude production. The assessments diff

Water jets are fired at a gas tanker after a drone strike at Damietta port in Egypt on Wednesday. Social Media/Reuters PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A suspected drone struck a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility at an Egyptian port during cargo operations on Wednesday, triggering a fire that spread to a second vessel. British maritime security firm Ambrey said its initial assessment indicated that the facility was hit. Industry sources identified t

UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities ABU DHABI, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned renewed drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory towards oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attempted strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support

Qatar condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities DOHA, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Qatar condemned attempted drone attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region and Riyadh, confirming that the aircraft came from Iraqi territory. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security, stability and territorial integrity. The ministry also character

Spokesman of the Saudi-led military coalition Colonel Turki al-Maliki speaks during a press conference in Riyadh, on September 30, 2019.Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images/File RIYADH, July 25, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah following an attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea on Friday, the Coalition Joint Forces Command said. The coalition described the operation as a “proportionate military response” to

Lebanon Condemns Houthi Threats Against Saudi Arabia and Maritime Navigation PARIS, July 23, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Lebanon condemned threats by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, including threats targeting maritime navigation through the Bab Al-Mandab Strait. The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants described the threats as a flagrant violation of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. In a statement, the minist

Trump Threatens to Destroy Iranian Infrastructure After Attacks on Ships in Strait of Hormuz WASHINGTON, July 22, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States would destroy a bridge or power plant each time Iranian forces fired at a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning followed another wave of US strikes on Iran during the 11th consecutive night of American military operations. “From this point forward, any time the Islamic

Houthis Warn Saudi Vessels Against Using Red Sea, Threaten to Target Non-Compliant Ships PARIS, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis warned Saudi vessels against using the Red Sea, threatening to target ships that fail to comply with a maritime blockade announced by the group. The warning was delivered in a 29-second English-language message broadcast on FM radio to vessels operating in the strategic waterway. The message cited what the Houthis d

Saudi-Led Coalition Begins Protection Measures for Vessels Transiting Bab el-Mandeb RIYADH, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen has begun implementing measures to protect its commercial vessels transiting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait following threats issued by the Houthis, coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said. Al-Malki said the Joint Forces Command would take “firm and resolute” operational measures consistent with customary

Qatar Condemns Renewed Iranian Attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain DOHA, July 21, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Qatar condemned in the strongest terms renewed Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, describing them as a flagrant violation of both countries’ sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks constituted a clear breach of international law, the United Nations Charter and the principle

Yemen’s Houthis Announce Naval Blockade on Saudi Shipping, Raising Threat to Red Sea Trade PARIS, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday that they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, threatening to open another front in the widening conflict between the United States and Iran. The announcement raises new risks for global energy supplies and maritime trade beyond the Gulf, particularly after the effective closure of the Str

US Air Force F-16 fighter jets fly in sync after aerial refueling during an exercise over an undisclosed location in 2024.Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes/US Air Force/File WASHINGTON, July 20, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United States plans to deploy additional fighter aircraft and aerial refuelling tankers to the Middle East as tensions with Iran intensify, according to a US official. Additional F-16 and F-35 fighter jets are expected to be transferred from bases in Europe,

UAE Calls for Immediate End to Regional Hostilities and Return to Negotiations ABU DHABI, July 19, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United Arab Emirates expressed deep concern on Sunday over the latest regional developments and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, maximum restraint and a swift return to negotiations. The UAE warned against allowing the escalation to pull the region into further violence and instability, saying restraint was necessary to prevent danger