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SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles and dozens of drones targeting several locations across the Kingdom in two waves of attacks between Thursday evening and early Friday morning, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles, one launched toward the Eastern Province and another targeting Prince Sultan

March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. military evacuated about 19 injured service members from the Middle East to Germany on Thursday, officials familiar with the matter told CBS News. The evacuation flight departed from Saudi Arabia, made a stop in Oman and then continued to a U.S. base in Germany near a military hospital. Among those evacuated were two service members injured when a drone exploded next to their vehicle, according to the report. The evacuation fol

Paris, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – One French soldier was killed and several others were wounded in an attack in the Erbil region of Iraqi Kurdistan, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Macron identified the soldier as Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion of the 7th Alpine Chasseurs Battalion based in Varces. Frion “died for France during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq,” Macron said in a post on X, expressing the nation’s condolences and solidarity w

SPA Riyadh, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 20 drones that entered the Kingdom’s airspace early Friday, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 12 drones after they entered Saudi airspace. In a separate statement shortly afterward, the ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed another seven drones that had entered the Kingdo

Abu Dhabi, March 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security has allowed residents currently outside the country whose residency permits expired to return, citing regional circumstances that prevented their travel due to airspace closures. The decision applies to residents whose permits expired on or after February 28, 2026 while they were abroad and were unable to return because of flight suspensions or

Riyadh, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bloomberg has told employees based in the Gulf, including staff at its regional headquarters in Dubai, that they may temporarily relocate and work from outside the region, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, as Iran carries out repeated attacks on cities across the Gulf. The spokesperson confirmed that employees in the region have been given the option to work temporarily from outside the Gulf if they choose to do so. Most

March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A U.S. military refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq while another aircraft involved in the same incident landed safely, the U.S. military said on Thursday. U.S. Central Command said in a statement that two KC-135 refueling aircraft were involved. One of the aircraft landed safely, while the second went down in western Iraq. Rescue efforts were underway, the military said. The aircraft were operating as part of the U.S. military

Erbil, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – At least six French soldiers were wounded in a drone attack targeting a joint Peshmerga-French military base in the Makhmour area of northern Iraq, Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw said on Thursday. Koshnaw said the attack struck the base located south of Erbil in the Makhmour district. A security source familiar with the incident confirmed that six French soldiers were wounded in the attack. No further details on the condition of the

SPA Riyadh, March 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s air defenses intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles and multiple drones targeting several locations across the Kingdom on Thursday evening, the Ministry of Defense said. Defense Ministry spokesperson Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province was intercepted and destroyed. Another ballistic missile targeting Prince Sultan Air Base was also intercepted, accordi

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles and seven drones launched toward sites in the Kingdom, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Thursday. One ballistic missile was intercepted over the Eastern Province, while another was destroyed after being launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Al-Maliki said. Saudi defenses also intercepted seven drones in the Empty Quart

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a drone in the Empty Quarter that was heading toward the Shaybah oil field , Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Thursday. Al-Maliki said the drone was neutralized before reaching its target. The Shaybah oil field , operated by Saudi Aramco, is one of Saudi Arabia’s major oil production sites located in the Rub’ al Khali near the border with th

Kuwait City, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Ministry of Interior of Kuwait said Kuwait will temporarily ban weddings, concerts and theatrical performances during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr period as authorities seek to limit large gatherings amid regional security tensions. The ministry said the measure takes effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice. In a statement posted on social media, the ministry said the decision was taken as a preca

Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A major fire struck a neighborhood near Bahrain International Airport early Thursday after an Iranian attack, authorities said, as the regional conflict continues to threaten critical infrastructure across the Gulf. The blaze began on Muharraq Island, where oil storage tanks are located near the airport. Ministry of Interior of Bahrain said the fire involved oil tanks in the area and urged residents in nearby neighborhoods

Dubai, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Citibank said it will close all but one of its branches in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after Iran threatened to target financial institutions in the region. The bank said the decision was taken “given the evolving situation within the country,” without providing additional details. Other financial institutions in the UAE have reportedly advised employees to work from home following the Iranian threat. The warning c

SPA Riyadh, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed 18 drones in the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said early Thursday. Al-Maliki said the drones were neutralized by Saudi air defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders to discuss the fallout of the war in Iran on the world economy in Paris, France, on Wednesday. Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool/Reuters March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Representatives of the Group of Seven held a video conference Wednesday to assess the economic impact of the war in the Middle East and disruptions to global shipping. The meeting brought together officials from Canada, France, Germany,

Manama, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested six people accused of filming and publishing videos from sites targeted by Iranian strikes, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The ministry said the suspects were detained for recording and sharing footage related to the aftermath of the Iranian attacks, while allegedly expressing sympathy for the strikes and promoting what officials described as hostile acts. Bahrain’s anti-cybercri

Baghdad, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Drone attacks were launched late Wednesday toward the northern Iraqi cities of Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, authorities said. One intercepted drone fell near the Divan Hotel Erbil within the Saad Abdullah Conference Hall complex, a site frequently used for high-level political meetings. Separately in southern Iraq, an oil vessel flying the Australian flag was struck near Khor Al-Zubair Port, according to two Iraqi navy officia

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Pool Washington, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran resumed nuclear-related activities after earlier strikes carried out by the United States and Israel last summer against Iran’s nuclear program. Trump said those strikes had destroyed Iran’s nuclear capabilities. “We obliterated it. They don’t have nuclear potential,” Trump said. However, he added that Ira

President Donald Trump speaks during an event in Kentucky on Wednesday. Pool Washington, March 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed 58 Iranian naval ships and 31 minelayer vessels during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Speaking at an event in Hebron, Kentucky, Trump told supporters the U.S. military had significantly weakened Iran’s naval capabilities. “You never like to say too early you won. We won,” Trump