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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,

Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested six people accused of filming and publishing videos from sites targeted by Iranian strikes, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The ministry said the suspects were detained for recording and sharing footage related to the aftermath of the Iranian attacks, while allegedly expressing sympathy for the strikes and promoting what officials described as hostile acts. Bahrain’s anti-cybercri

Baghdad, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Drone attacks were launched late Wednesday toward the northern Iraqi cities of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, authorities said. One intercepted drone fell near the Divan Hotel Erbil within the Saad Abdullah Conference Hall complex, a site frequently used for high-level political meetings. Separately in southern Iraq, an oil vessel flying the Australian flag was struck near Khor Al-Zubair Port, according to two Iraqi navy officia

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Pool Washington, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran resumed nuclear-related activities after earlier strikes carried out by the United States and Israel last summer against Iran’s nuclear program. Trump said those strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “We obliterated it. They don’t have nuclear potential,” Trump said. However, he added that Ira

Muscat, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Fire crews were working Wednesday to contain a blaze at fuel storage tanks in the Port of Salalah, according to the Oman News Agency. The fire broke out following what authorities described as an Iranian attack targeting the port and nearby fuel facilities, the report said. In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait condemned the strike, describing the targeting of economic infrastructure as a dangerous escalat

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

UAE Abu Dhabi, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates said its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles, seven cruise missiles and 39 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, according to the UAE Ministry of Defence. Since the start of the Iranian attacks, the UAE said its defenses have intercepted 268 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,514 drones. Authorities said the attacks have resulted in six fatalities, including na

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls Wednesday with the foreign ministers of Bahrain and Egypt to discuss the latest military escalation in the region and diplomatic efforts to contain the crisis. During a call with Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Bahrain’s foreign minister, the two sides reviewed recent developments related to the escalating situation and ongoing diplomatic ef

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said late Wednesday. Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said. Al-Maliki said the missiles were neutralized before reaching their target. No further details were immediately released.

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received separate phone calls on Wednesday from the leaders of Iraq and Indonesia to discuss the military escalation in the region and its implications for security and stability. During a call with Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, the two leaders discussed the latest regional developments and their impact on regional and international stability. Al-Sudani stressed the importance of halting attack

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran's parliament, speaks at a press conference in Tehran, on December 2, 2025. Shadati/Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images/File Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday that Iran remains capable of striking targets despite U.S. claims that much of its missile arsenal has been destroyed. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said recent Iranian missile launches since the start of the war had been intende

This file image shows the Iranian shores and Port of Bandar Abbas in the Strait of Hormuz, on December 10, 2023. Nicolas Economou/Reuters Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Wednesday that ports and docks across the region could become targets if Iranian ports come under attack. The warning was delivered by Abolfazl Shekarchi, who said Iranian forces would respond if the country’s port infrastructure is threatened. “If Iran’s ports are threatened

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Several Saudi carriers have extended suspensions of flights to multiple destinations across the Middle East as ongoing regional airspace disruptions continue to affect aviation operations. Saudia, Flynas and Flyadeal confirmed that services to a number of cities remain suspended or cancelled while airlines monitor the evolving situation. Flynas said it has extended the suspension of flights to and from several destinations

The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree engulfed in black smoke in the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. ROYAL THAI NAVY/Handout via REUTERS Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Three additional commercial vessels were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security and risk firms said, bringing the total number of ships hit in the region since the conflict began to at least 14. The incidents underline the growing risks for

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that the ongoing regional conflict must be halted before it escalates further. Speaking to lawmakers from his ruling party, Erdogan warned that the war could “set the entire region on fire” if it continues. He stressed that diplomacy remains the only path to resolving the crisis. “If diplomacy is given a chance, it is indeed possible to achieve peace,” Erdogan said. The Turkish president

Bucharest, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Romania approved a request from the United States to increase the use of Romanian air bases to support military operations in the Middle East, the country’s top defense body said Wednesday. The decision allows the United States to temporarily increase its troop presence and utilize facilities in Romania to support operations linked to the conflict involving Iran. Nicușor Dan said the agreement will permit the temporary

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian state media reported Wednesday that offices and infrastructure of major U.S. technology companies operating in the Middle East could be considered potential targets. The list was published by the state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency under the title “Iran’s new targets.” According to the report, the list includes regional offices and technology infrastructure such as cloud, data and development centers linked to majo

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call with Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing Iranian attacks targeting the Kingdom and countries across the region. During the call, the two officials exchanged views on the developments and discussed efforts aimed at safeguarding the security of Saudi Arabia and the safety of citizens and residents. Prince Faisal also welcomed the decision by the United States to designate the