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Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group in Iraq, issued a warning aimed at Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the Middle East war widened. The group claimed American aircraft that struck its camps earlier this week took off from an air base in Jordan that hosts U.S. forces. It also criticised Saudi Arabia and the UAE over their reactions to Iranian missile and drone attacks on their territories and wa

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar during a meeting in Moscow, in November 2025. Shamil Zhumatov/Pool/Reuters Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Pakistan reminded Iran of a mutual defence pact with Saudi Arabia in an effort to prevent further Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar told a news conference in Islamabad on Tuesday. “I informed the Iranian side about our def

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh on Tuesday after it was hit by drone strikes. AFP/Getty Images Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. mission in Saudi Arabia warned on Tuesday of what it called an imminent threat of missile and drone attacks over Dhahran and urged U.S. citizens to shelter in place. In a message posted on X, the mission told people not to come to the U.S. Consulate and to take cover immediately. It urged citizens in Dhahran to stay

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – U.S. President Donald Trump told NewsNation that the United States would reveal its retaliation soon in response to an attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and the deaths of U.S. military personnel during the Iran conflict, according to a NewsNation reporter’s post on X. The reporter, Kellie Meyer, wrote that Trump also did not think boots on the ground would be necessary. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry reported in a post

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by two suspected Iranian drones, according to two sources familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry confirmed the attack, citing a limited fire and minor material damage. One source cited no initial reports of injuries. A further two suspected Iranian drones struck at or near the embassy, a separate source familiar with the matter said. After the incident, Iran’s Isla

Riyadh, March 3, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted and destroyed eight drones near the capital Riyadh and the central city of Al Kharj early on Tuesday, the defence ministry said. The information was attributed to ministry spokesman Turki Al-Maliki. No damage or casualties were reported. Al Kharj lies about 85 kilometres southeast of Riyadh. The Prince Sultan Air Base is located nearby and is known to have previously hosted U.S. military

SPA Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation across fields, Saudi Press Agency said on Monday. Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim al-Khuraiji received the message during a meeting in Riyadh with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kozlov. The meeting reviewed bilateral ties an

Berlin, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Germany will send planes to Oman and Saudi Arabia to evacuate vulnerable German citizens who are unable to return because of the conflict in the Middle East, the government said on Monday. About 30,000 German tourists are currently stranded on cruise ships, in hotels or at closed airports. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said the foreign ministry is seeking to charter planes at public expense to evacuate vulnerable people,

SPA Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Monday from Volker Türk, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The call covered regional developments and their humanitarian implications, as well as the importance of stepping up cooperation to support international efforts aimed at achieving security and peace, according to the report.

spa Riyadh, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said its forces intercepted five drones on Monday close to an air base southeast of the capital. The Defense Ministry said the drones targeted Prince Sultan air base, about 115 kilometres southeast of Riyadh.

Dubai, March 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Aramco temporarily shut down some operational units at its Ras Tanura oil refinery near Dammam on Monday after it was targeted by Iranian drones, Saudi state media reported, citing an official source. Two drones targeting the Ras Tanura facility were intercepted and destroyed, Saudi defense ministry spokesperson Turki al-Malki was quoted as saying by state-run Al Ekhbariya TV. An official source at the Ministry of Ener

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed the military escalation in the region and its implications for regional and international security during separate phone calls on Sunday, according to Saudi Press Agency. The crown prince spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Greek Prime

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms Iran’s attacks targeting the capital, Riyadh, and the eastern region, which it said were successfully intercepted. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the attacks came despite Iran’s knowledge that the Kingdom had affirmed it would not allow its airspace or territory to be used to target Iran. A Saudi diplomat told The Associated Press that a mes

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held a phone call today with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani. They discussed Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other countries in the region, and said both sides have the right to take necessary measures in response.

SPA Riyadh, March 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced what it described as Iranian aggression against Oman and a violation of the sultanate’s sovereignty, and said it stands in full solidarity with Oman. Saudi Arabia said it is ready to place all its capabilities at Oman’s disposal in support of any measures it may take, and warned of serious consequences from what it described as Iran’s continued violations of state sovereignty that un

SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar condemned Iranian attacks targeting the Riyadh region and Saudi Arabia’s eastern province, describing them as a breach of the kingdom’s sovereignty and an escalation that threatens regional security and stability, Qatar News Agency reported. Qatar’s foreign ministry said it stands in full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and supports measures the kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty, security and stability.

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call today from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The call discussed developments in the region and the implications of the escalation for regional security and stability. Sisi expressed Egypt’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures the kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty,

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed the military escalation in the Middle East with counterparts in several regional and European countries, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Germany and France. Abdelatty warned that escalation in Iran would have “dire repercussions” for regional security and stability. He called for prioritising political and diplomatic solutions to avert what he described as a “compreh

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, during which they discussed regional developments including Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates and other countries. Prince Mohammed condemned the attacks and said Saudi Arabia stands in full solidarity with the UAE, adding the kingdom is ready to provide

SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced what it described as an Iranian attack and a violation of the sovereignty of the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. In a statement carried by SPA, the foreign ministry said the kingdom stood in full solidarity with the countries and would place all its capabilities at their disposal to support any measures they ta