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Trump Signals Limited Iran Talks as Tehran Denies Negotiations Are Underway WASHINGTON, August 10 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — President Donald Trump described U.S. engagement with Iran as limited, while Tehran said the two countries were not holding negotiations and maintained that indirect messages were continuing through intermediaries. Trump said Sunday that the United States was “low-keying” negotiations and pointed to Iran’s economic conditions as part of Washington’s

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Members’ Condemnation of Houthi Attacks RIYADH, August 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by members of the UN Security Council condemning Houthi missile attacks against the Kingdom since July 13 and attacks targeting commercial vessels since July 22. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the statement’s emphasis on compliance with international law and relevant Security Council resolut

Saudi Arabia Condemns Iranian Attack on Emirati Tanker in Strait of Hormuz RIYADH, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attack on an Emirati tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz and held Iran responsible for the incident and its consequences. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack threatened the security and safety of maritime navigation and global energy supplies. The Kingdom described Iran’s continued attacks as a grav

EU Condemns Houthi Attacks in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and Yemen’s Marib BRUSSELS, August 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The European Union condemned attacks it attributed to the Houthis in Saudi Arabia’s Najran Region and attacks targeting civilian facilities and infrastructure in Marib, Yemen. An EU spokesperson called for an immediate end to attacks against civilians and said the targeting of civilians, civilian facilities and infrastructure was unacceptable. The sta

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Turkish relations, ways to strengthen cooperation and regional developments. The meeting was attended by Minister of National

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Review Bilateral Relations MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Makkah on Friday. The two leaders reviewed Saudi-Pakistani relations, cooperation across various fields and regional developments. The meeting was attended

Makkah Joint Defense Summit Adopts Three-Nation Mutual Security Agreement | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement, which stipulates that an armed attack against any one of the three countries constitutes an attack against them all. The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Pak

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Mutual Defence Pact | 📷SPA MAKKAH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a mutual defence pact stipulating that an attack against any of the three countries “shall be regarded as an attack against them all.” The agreement is “intended to strengthen collective deterrence against any act of aggression” and “further provides for the enhancement of all aspects of defence cooperation among the

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron Discuss Regional Security and Maritime Navigation RIYADH, August 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron during which the two leaders reviewed the latest regional developments. They discussed efforts to address those developments with the aim of strengthening security and stability in the region and ensuring the safety and freedom of maritime navigation. T

Trump expresses support for Hegseth amid reports on US munitions stockpile WASHINGTON, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — President Donald Trump expressed support for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday as media reports focused on the Pentagon’s depleted munitions stockpile. “I am extremely happy with the job that Pete Hegseth is doing. Everything has been extraordinary, including our attack on Venezuela, where the result was accomplished in less than one day, all

Eight foreign ministers call for civilian protection and aid access in Gaza RIYADH, August 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The foreign ministers of eight countries called on Thursday for the protection of civilians in Gaza and the immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid, medical supplies and relief assistance across the territory. The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Indonesia, P

Saudi, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss regional stability in Amman | 📷SPA AMMAN, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met Iraq’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Fuad Hussein, in Amman on Wednesday for talks on regional developments and bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting in Support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites. The two foreign minister

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian speaks during an interview with with Fox News in New York on September 25, 2025.John Lamparski/Getty Images RIYADH, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Hamas political bureau chief Khalil al-Hayya that Iran would support decisions taken by Palestinian leaders during negotiations over a possible Gaza peace deal, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday. IRIB quoted Pezeshkian as saying

Saudi Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince, stresses dialogue and truce amid regional tensions JEDDAH, August 5 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session in Jeddah on Tuesday, briefing ministers on his telephone call with US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s call for dialogue, de-escalation and a regional truce. The Cabinet welcomed growing international support for the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance

Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish President Discuss Red Sea Attacks and Bilateral Ties RIYADH, August 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is also prime minister, held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday. President Erdoğan reaffirmed Türkiye’s condemnation of attacks by the Houthi militia against vessels in the Red Sea and expressed his country’s full support for Saudi Arabia. The Turkish president also welcomed