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Saudi foreign minister meets Jordanian and Turkish counterparts in Riyadh talks
SPA RIYADH, March 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Riyadh on Wednesday, on the sidelines of a consultative meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers. Discussions focused on recent regional developments, including ongoing attacks affecting countries in the region, as well as efforts to de-escalate tensi
Mar 191 min read


Qatar expels Iranian military and security attaches after attacks
RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar has declared the military and security attaches of the Iranian embassy persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. The decision also applies to staff working in their offices, the ministry said in a statement. Qatar said the move followed repeated Iranian targeting and acts of aggression against the country.
Mar 191 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, debris falls near refinery
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday evening. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said part of a ballistic missile fell near a refinery in the south of the capital. No immediate reports of injuries or damage were released.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts multiple drones targeting energy facilities in Eastern Region
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed five drones that attempted to approach an energy facility in the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the drones were neutralized without any resulting damage. In a separate incident, authorities also thwarted an additional drone attack targeting a gas facility in the same region. No da
Mar 181 min read


Four injured by missile debris in Riyadh residential area, Civil Defense says
RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Four residents were injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell on a residential area in Riyadh, Saudi Civil Defense said on Wednesday. The incident occurred following the interception of a ballistic missile, with authorities reporting limited material damage at the site. Civil Defense said the injured were Asian nationals and confirmed that emergency response procedures were carried out. Officials said
Mar 181 min read


Fire at Qatar’s Ras Laffan facility after missile strike, authorities say
RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A fire broke out at an energy facility in Ras Laffan after a ballistic missile struck the site, Qatar’s Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. The ministry said Iran launched five ballistic missiles toward Qatar, with all but one intercepted. QatarEnergy said the fire caused “extensive” damage at the facility. The Qatari Foreign Ministry confirmed the incident and called for restraint amid the ongoing regional escalation.
Mar 181 min read


Gulf states warn of global energy risks after reported targeting of South Pars-linked facilities
This Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, shows a general view of a petrochemical complex in the South Pars gas field in Asalouyeh, Iran, on the northern coast of Persian Gulf. T Ebrahim Noroozi/AP Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Gulf Arab states warned on Wednesday that attacks on energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s South Pars gas field pose a serious threat to global energy security and regional stability. Iran accused the United States and Israel of targeting part
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts drone targeting gas facility in Eastern Region
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a drone that attempted to approach a gas facility in the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, said the interception was carried out without any resulting damage.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts four ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh, no casualties reported
Riyadh, March 18 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said debris from the interceptions fell across multiple areas of the capital. Initial assessments indicate that no injuries or damage have been reported, he added. The interceptions took place on Wednesday evening.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts two ballistic missiles targeting Eastern Region
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Region, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, the ministry’s official spokesperson, confirmed that the missiles were neutralized before impact. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
Mar 181 min read


Qatar blames Israel for attack on shared gas field with Iran
Part of the natural gas refinery at the South Pars field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf in Iran, on March 16, 2019. Vahid Salemi/AP/File RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Qatar on Wednesday accused Israel of carrying out an attack on an offshore natural gas field it shares with Iran. The accusation was made by Majed Al-Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, following reports that the Iranian side of the South Pars gas field had come
Mar 181 min read


Attack targets facilities at Iran’s South Pars gas field, state media report
Part of the natural gas refinery at the South Pars field on the northern coast of the Persian Gulf in Iran, on March 16, 2019. Vahid Salemi/AP/File RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Facilities associated with Iran’s South Pars natural gas field were targeted in an attack on Wednesday, Iranian state media reported. State television and the IRNA news agency said the attack struck facilities in Asaluyeh in Iran’s southern Bushehr province. No further details
Mar 181 min read


Iran state TV issues threat targeting Gulf energy infrastructure
SABN RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran’s state television broadcast a warning on Wednesday stating that the country could target oil and gas infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. The broadcast referenced potential targets including Saudi Arabia’s SAMREF refinery and the Jubail petrochemical complex, as well as energy facilities in the UAE and Qatar. The statement followed earlier reports from Iranian state media that faci
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia to host Arab and Islamic foreign ministers in Riyadh for security talks
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia will host a consultative ministerial meeting of foreign ministers from a number of Arab and Islamic countries in Riyadh on Wednesday evening to discuss coordination efforts aimed at supporting regional security and stability.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts ballistic missile near Prince Sultan Air Base
RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward Al-Kharj, with debris from the interception falling in the vicinity of Prince Sultan Air Base without causing damage. No casualties were reported.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts four drones in Eastern Province
SPA RIYADH, March 18, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said it intercepted and destroyed four drones in the Eastern Province, according to a statement early Wednesday. No further details were immediately provided.
Mar 181 min read


Saudi Arabia intercepts and destroys 7 drones in Eastern Province, defence ministry says
SPA RIYADH, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that seven drones were intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Province over the past hours. Major General Turki Al-Maliki, official spokesperson for the ministry, said the aerial threats were neutralised during recent operations in the region. No further details were provided.
Mar 171 min read


UAE intercepts over 300 ballistic missiles, 1,600 drones since start of Iran conflict
Pieces of missiles and drones recovered after Iran's strikes are displayed during a press briefing by the UAE government held in Abu Dhabi on March 3. Ryan Lim/AFP/Getty Images ABU DHABI, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates has intercepted more than 300 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and over 1,600 drones since the start of the Iran conflict, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. Two members of the armed forces were killed, along wit
Mar 171 min read


UAE, Jordan leaders call for de-escalation amid regional tensions
WAM ABU DHABI, March 17 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan held talks in Abu Dhabi focused on rising regional tensions and their impact on security. Both leaders emphasized the need to halt escalating military actions and stressed that dialogue remains essential to prevent further instability. The discussions included recent developments affecting countries across the region,
Mar 171 min read


UAE Temporarily Closes Airspace Amid Regional Security Developments
WAM ABU DHABI, March 17, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates has announced the temporary and full closure of its airspace as a precautionary measure amid rapidly evolving regional security developments, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) said. The authority said the decision was taken to ensure the safety of flights and air crews and to safeguard the country’s territory. The GCAA said the measure followed a comprehensive assessment of securit
Mar 171 min read
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