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Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A joint Iranian military command said Wednesday that banks and financial institutions across the Middle East are now considered potential targets. The statement was issued by Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters. The announcement followed reports in Iranian media that employees at a bank in Tehran were killed during Israeli-American airstrikes. The warning could raise concerns for major regional financial hubs, including Dubai, a

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — His Majesty King Abdullah II stressed the need to respect the sovereignty of states and resolve crises through diplomacy during a phone call Tuesday with Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The Jordanian monarch said his country continues to take all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and the safety of its citizens. During the call, King Abdullah II also warned against exploiting the ongoing regional conflict to

Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar Airways announced a limited flight schedule in the coming days after receiving temporary authorization from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, aiming to support passengers affected by recent travel disruptions. Flights departing from Doha on March 12 are scheduled to include Cairo, Casablanca, Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, New York, Frankfurt, Madrid, London, Beijing, Mumbai, Delhi, Islamabad, Colombo, Jakarta and Manila

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven drones in separate incidents, the Ministry of Defense said Wednesday. Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said two drones were intercepted in the Eastern Province, while five drones were intercepted east of Al-Kharj governorate. The drones were destroyed by Saudi air defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two drones in Hafar Al-Batin, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki confirmed the drones were neutralized by Saudi defense systems. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched toward the Eastern Province, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said Saudi air defenses successfully neutralized the missile before it reached its target. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 11, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Wednesday. Al-Maliki said Saudi air defenses successfully neutralized the missiles before they reached their target. No further details were immediately released.

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted an area in Beirut's southern suburbs late on Tuesday, March 10. AFP./Getty Images Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Israel said it had launched a second wave of strikes in the Iranian capital, Tehran, while also targeting a southern suburb of Beirut. The Israeli military said earlier Tuesday it carried out strikes in Tehran and the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz. According to the military

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed two drones in the Empty Quarter that were heading toward the Shaybah oil field, Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said Tuesday. Al-Maliki said the drones were intercepted before reaching their intended target. No further details were immediately released.

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held separate phone calls on Tuesday with the foreign ministers of Pakistan and Bahrain to discuss regional developments. During a call with Ishaq Dar, the two officials reviewed the latest developments in the region and stressed the importance of continued diplomatic coordination and efforts aimed at strengthening peace and stability regionally and internationally. Prince Faisal also r

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Donald Trump warned that Iran would face severe military consequences if explosive mines were placed in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he had received no reports confirming that mines had been deployed in the waterway but called for their immediate removal if they had been placed. “If for any reason mines were placed, and they are not removed forthwith, the military consequences to Iran will be at a level never seen befo

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from the media duri White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions from the media during a press briefing at the White House on Tuesday. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Karoline Leavitt declined Tuesday to explain comments by Donald Trump suggesting that Iran had access to U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles. During a White House briefing, Leavitt said the pr

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The White House said Tuesday that the United States Navy has not escorted any oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, despite a social media post suggesting such an operation had taken place. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that no naval escort had occurred. “I can confirm that the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time,” she said during a briefing, adding that such an op

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Qatar Ministry of Defense said Tuesday that the country’s armed forces intercepted another missile attack launched from Iran targeting the State of Qatar. Earlier in the day, Qatari authorities said air defenses had intercepted five Iranian ballistic missiles, with no casualties or damage reported. Officials said the interception occurred during heightened regional tensions as Iranian missile and drone attacks have targete

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call on Tuesday with Sergei Lavrov to discuss developments in the region. During the call, the two ministers reviewed the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening international security and peace.

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — About 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of American military operations against Iran, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said Tuesday. “Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks,” Parnell said in a statement. He said most of the injuries were minor, with 108 service members already returned to duty, while eight

Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Ukraine will send three fully equipped teams this week to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Qatar. A communications adviser to the Ukrainian president said an additional expert team was also being deployed to a U.S. military base in Jordan, while an official in the presidential office confirmed the teams consist of military personnel. Zelenskyy did not provide details about the co

Smoke rises after a reported strike on fuel tanks in Tehran, March 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA via REUTERS Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — World Health Organization warned Tuesday that “black rain” and toxic air pollution reported in parts of Iran following strikes on oil facilities could pose health risks and trigger respiratory problems. The WHO, which maintains an office in Iran, said it had received multiple reports this week of rainfall contamina

PHOTO: Ruwais, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2018. REUTERS/Christopher Pike Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has shut its Ruwais refinery following a fire that broke out at a facility within the complex after a drone strike, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. Authorities in Abu Dhabi had earlier said emergency crews were responding to the blaze in Ruwais, adding that no injuries were reported, according to th

SPA Riyadh, March 10, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Cabinet session held Tuesday via video conference, during which ministers strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and several regional countries. The Cabinet denounced what it described as Iranian attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and a number of Arab, Islamic and friendly nations, calling them a violation of international law and