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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

Jordan Intercepts 20 Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Azraq RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate at dawn on Thursday, the country’s National Center for Security and Crises Management announced. Jordanian air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft carried out the interceptions. No casualties or material damage resulted from falling shrapnel, ac

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia condemned repeated Iranian attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait, warning that continued attacks on the sovereignty of the three countries would increase regional tensions. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called for calm, avoiding escalation and giving priority to diplomacy. The ministry urged a return to constructive negotiati

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

King Salman Appoints Nine Judges as Supreme Court Members RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud issued a royal order appointing nine judges as members of the Supreme Court. The judges hold the rank of chief judge of a court of appeal. Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Supreme Judicial Council Walid Al-Samaani expressed gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their cont

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Manama for GCC Ministerial Council Meeting MANAMA, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Manama on Wednesday to participate in the 167th session of the Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council. The meeting is chaired by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who currently holds the council presidency. Foreign ministers of GCC member states are attendin

US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday that Iran would “pay the price” after what he described as delays in negotiations, following a new wave of U.S. strikes against Iranian targets. “Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They’ve taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been gr

Baghaei in Tehran, April 5, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS RIYADH, June 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iran is reviewing its diplomatic path with the United States after U.S. strikes on Iranian targets, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said, warning that negotiations could not advance amid repeated ceasefire violations. Baghaei accused Washington of undermining diplomacy through contradictory messages, shifting positions and attacks. He also accused I

Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. The Crown Prince wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan steady progress

Saudi King Congratulates Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Accession Day RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Jordan’s King Abdullah II ibn Al-Hussein on the anniversary of his Accession Day. King Salman wished King Abdullah continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Jordan continued progress and prosperity. King Salman affirmed the str

Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days WASHINGTON, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said a deal aimed at ending the conflict with Iran could be reached in “two or three days,” CNN reported. Trump told reporters early Tuesday that the agreement would stop Iran from having a nuclear weapon and lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. He spoke after attending the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump said Iran and