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SPA RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed four drones over the past few hours, the Defense Ministry spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said on Thursday. The announcement was carried by the Saudi Press Agency. No further details were immediately provided.

RIYADH, April 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Philippines said on Thursday it had received assurances from Iran’s foreign minister that Philippine ships, fuel imports and Filipino seafarers would be allowed to pass safely and without delay through the Strait of Hormuz. The assurance was given during a phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said. According to the department, Lazaro had asked Iran to d

Smoke and fire rise during reported drone and rocket strikes at the US embassy, according to Iraqi security sources, in Baghdad, Iraq, in this still image obtained from a social media video released on March 17. Social Media/UGC/Reuters RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. State Department is offering a reward of up to $3 million for information on attacks targeting its diplomatic facilities in Iraq. The offer follows repeated attacks on the U.S. Emb

SABN RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian authorities warned Bulgaria last month not to allow the United States to use Bulgarian airports for planes involved in military operations in Iran, Bulgaria’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Bulgaria confirmed receiving the diplomatic note but said it was not at war and that no combat aircraft were being loaded over Bulgarian territory to take part in military operations. Deputy Foreign Minister Marin Raiko

An Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer RIYADH, April 1, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Dubai-based airline Emirates said on Wednesday that Iranian nationals were not allowed to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates, according to information posted on its website. Flydubai said on its website that Iranian nationals holding a UAE Golden Visa were exem

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sits for an interview in New York in September. John Lamparski/Getty Images/FILE RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned European leaders that any intervention in the war would carry “dangerous consequences,” according to an Iranian account of a phone call with European Council President António Costa. The warning came during a call in which Pezeshkian also accused the European Union

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks in London on Monday during a meeting to discuss the US-Israeli conflict with Iran and the impact on the Strait of Hormuz. Jaimi Joy/Reuters RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Britain is deploying additional air defence systems and troops to Gulf allies as Iranian missile and drone attacks continue across the region, including the Sky Sabre system in Saudi Arabia and an extended deployment of Typhoon fighter jets

SABN RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The U.S. State Department advised U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place until further notice, citing reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather. The department said it was tracking reports of threats involving hotels, U.S. businesses and educational institutions.

Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s foreign minister, and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, meet at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Tuesday. Press Information Department/Reuters RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – China and Pakistan called on Tuesday for an immediate ceasefire and peace talks to address the war involving Iran, after talks in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. In a joint statement, the t

WAM ABU DHABI, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss regional escalation, its impact on security and stability, and bilateral relations, state news agency WAM reported. The two leaders reviewed the implications of the military escalation for regional and international security, maritime security and the global economy, WAM said. They als

RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they would target U.S. companies operating in the Middle East from April 1 in retaliation for attacks on Iran, according to a statement carried by Iranian state media and reported by Reuters on Tuesday. The threat named 18 companies, including Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, IBM, Tesla and Boeing, Reuters reported. In the statement, the Revolutionary Guards said the companies should expect

Damage to the Al-Salmi tanker following a reported strike, March 31, 2026. Kuwait Petroleum Corporation/Handout via REUTERS RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – A Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker was hit in a drone attack off Dubai early on Tuesday, catching fire and sustaining hull damage, according to Reuters. Kuwait Petroleum Corp, the vessel’s owner, said the strike caused a fire on board, while Dubai authorities later said the blaze had been brought under

RIYADH, March 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Debris from an intercepted drone fell on three houses and several vehicles in a residential neighbourhood in Al-Kharj Governorate on Tuesday, injuring two people, a Saudi Civil Defense spokesperson said, according to SPA. The injuries were described as minor, and one of the injured was discharged after receiving the necessary medical care. The incident also caused limited material damage. Authorities said approved procedur

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. military planes involved in attacks on Iran, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday, extending Madrid’s earlier refusal to allow the use of jointly operated military bases for such operations. Robles said Spain would not authorize the use of either military bases or its airspace for actions related to the war in Iran. The move forces military aircraft to bypass Spain when fly

SPA RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held a trilateral meeting in Jeddah on Monday with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, SPA reported. The three leaders discussed the latest regional developments and the repercussions of the military escalation in

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia condemned what it described as Iranian attacks targeting a Kuwaiti armed forces camp and a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, SPA reported on Monday. The attacks resulted in injuries to a number of Kuwaiti armed forces personnel, according to the statement. The Kingdom said the actions reflected a continued hostile approach and warned of the risk of further escalation in the region. It also expresse

RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Turkey said NATO air and missile defence assets in the eastern Mediterranean neutralized a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, according to a statement from the Turkish Defense Ministry. The ministry said the incident marked the fourth time a suspected Iranian ballistic munition had been intercepted by NATO defences in Turkey. A NATO spokesperson also confirmed that the alliance had succ

SPA RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan upon his arrival in Jeddah on Monday, SPA reported. The reception took place at King Abdulaziz International Airport.

SPA RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) –  A joint ministerial meeting bringing together the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Russia and Jordan was held on Monday to discuss the repercussions of Iranian attacks in the region, SPA reported. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part in the meeting via video conference. Participants discussed the latest developments related to the impact of the escalation on GCC countries and Jordan,

SPA RIYADH, March 30, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani upon his arrival in Jeddah on Monday. The reception took place at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.