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Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A major fire struck a neighborhood near Bahrain International Airport early Thursday after an Iranian attack, authorities said, as the regional conflict continues to threaten critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The blaze began on Muharraq Island, where oil storage tanks are located near the airport. Ministry of Interior of Bahrain said the fire involved oil tanks in the area and urged residents in nearby neighborhoods

Dubai, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Citibank said it will close all but one of its branches in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after Iran threatened to target financial institutions in the region. The bank said the decision was taken “given the evolving situation within the country,” without providing additional details. Other financial institutions in the UAE have reportedly advised employees to work from home following the Iranian threat. The warning c

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 drones in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said early Thursday. Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by Saudi air defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy in Paris, France, on Wednesday. Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/Reuters March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Representatives of the Group of Seven held a video conference Wednesday to assess the economic impact of the war in the Middle East and disruptions to global shipping. The meeting brought together officials from Canada, France, Germany,