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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a press conference following talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2026. Sergei Ilnitsky/Pool via REUTERS MOSCOW, June 16 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that steps threatening regional security and Turkey’s interests in the Black Sea should be avoided, Reuters reported. Speaking at a press conference with Lavrov i

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

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Meets Egypt’s El-Sisi in Cairo | 📷WAM CAIRO, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to Egypt, WAM reported. The two leaders discussed relations between the UAE and Egypt and cooperation across various sectors, particularly development-related fields. They also reviewed opportunities to strengthen ties in support of mutua

US and Iran have signed the memorandum of understanding WASHINGTON, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) -A senior U.S. official said the agreement between the United States and Iran has been signed by Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad ​Bagher Qalibaf. The official also said the details of the agreement would be released within the next 24-48 hours and technical discussions would be launched later in the week. The deal provides for an imme

Saudi Foreign Minister Welcomes Iran-U.S. Agreement in Call With Iranian Counterpart | 📷SPA RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which he welcomed the agreement reached between Iran and the United States to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations toward a permanent agreement. Prince Faisal expressed Saudi Arabia’s aspiration for

Saudi Arabia Welcomes U.S.-Iran Agreement to End Military Operations RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end military operations and begin detailed negotiations over a 60-day period aimed at reaching a permanent agreement. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar, as well as the response of the United States and Iran to those efforts. The minis

The US and Iran have diverging statements on their agreement. RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The United States and Iran have reached an agreement, but their public statements show differences over key terms before the full text is released, CNN reported. The differing accounts cover the Strait of Hormuz, the Lebanon conflict and frozen Iranian funds. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen after the expected signing of the agr

Iran Says U.S. Memorandum Text Finalized, Signing Set for Friday in Switzerland RIYADH, June 15 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs announced that the text of a memorandum of understanding with the United States has been finalized and will be formally signed on Friday in Switzerland. Kazem Gharibabadi told Iranian state media that the official signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding would take place in

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 Mohammed bin Salman Sends Condolences to Thailand’s King on Death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand following the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol. The Crown Prince expressed his deepest condolences and sincere sympathies to the King of Thailand and the family of the deceased. He also wished them continued health a

Trump Says Iran Agreement Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Denies Timeline RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that an agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would open to all traffic immediately after the signing. Trump wrote that he hoped the process would move quickly and smoothly, while warning that the United States had what he called “the ultimate alternative

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a statement on future control of the Strait of Hormuz is expected soon, as discussions continue around a proposed U.S.-Iran framework agreement. Araghchi told Iranian state television that the statement would be issued jointly wit

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 22, 2025.Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has “never been closer,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday, while cautioning against speculation over the content of the agreement. Araghchi wrote on X that media outlets should avoid speculation until the agreement is finalized. He added

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished President Putin continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Russia steady progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

King Salman Sends Congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s National Day. King Salman wished Putin continued health and happiness, and the government and people of Russia further progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also prais

Trump Warns of More Powerful U.S. Strikes on Iran RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran would face more powerful U.S. military strikes, after saying Washington would hit the country “very hard” as the two sides continued exchanging fire. “There will be more bombing tonight,” Trump told Fox News in a phone interview, adding that the bombs would be “bigger, more powerful.” The remarks followed a Truth Social post

A satellite image shows an oil terminal at Kharg Island, Iran, on February 25.2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout/Reuters RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to take Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, while warning that the United States would hit Iran “very hard” as strikes continued between the two countries. Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, handles about 90% of Iran’s crude exports and is cons