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Saudi Arabia says Iran attacked Riyadh, eastern region
SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that Iran had attacked the capital Riyadh and the kingdom’s eastern region. The foreign ministry said the attacks in Saudi territory were dealt with, without providing further details. The ministry condemned the attacks, saying they came despite Riyadh stating it would not allow its airspace to be used against Iran.
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Saudi Crown Prince calls leaders of UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan after Iranian attacks
SPA Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman made phone calls today to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Kuwait’s Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, and Jordan’s King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein. Prince Mohammed affirmed Saudi Arabia’s full solidarity with the countries following Iran
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Saudi Crown Prince, UAE President discuss Iranian attacks, call for restraint
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
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Dubai suspends all flight operations at DXB and DWC until further notice
Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai Airports said all flights in and out of Dubai’s two main airports have been suspended until further notice. All flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice, Dubai Airports said in a statement issued by the Dubai Media Office. Passengers were advised not to travel to the airport and to contact airlines directly for the la
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Airlines suspend flights across Middle East amid regional security developments
Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Several airlines have suspended flights across the region, including services to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman, as disruptions spread following regional security developments. Lufthansa is suspending flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut and Oman until March 7, and is also suspending flights to and from Dubai on Saturday and Sunday. KLM cancelled its Amsterdam–Tel Aviv flight scheduled for Saturday. Air Fr
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Saudi Arabia condemns Iranian attack on UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, SPA reports
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
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UAE closes airspace as explosions heard in Abu Dhabi, CNN reports
SABN Riyadh, February 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The United Arab Emirates announced it is closing its airspace, the state-run news agency WAM reported. Explosions were heard in the capital Abu Dhabi and smoke was seen rising from the city, CNN reported.
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