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Water jets are fired at a gas tanker after a drone strike at Damietta port in Egypt on Wednesday. Social Media/Reuters PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — A suspected drone struck a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility at an Egyptian port during cargo operations on Wednesday, triggering a fire that spread to a second vessel. British maritime security firm Ambrey said its initial assessment indicated that the facility was hit. Industry sources identified t

Iran warns Cyprus, Bulgaria over possible US use of military bases PARIS, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Iran warned Cyprus and Bulgaria that permitting military bases on their territory to support potential U.S. attacks would amount to participation in aggression against the Islamic Republic. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi raised the issue in separate telephone calls with Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Bulgarian Foreign Minister Velislava P

UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities ABU DHABI, July 30 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The United Arab Emirates condemned renewed drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory towards oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The UAE Foreign Ministry described the attempted strikes as a violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support

Bahrain supports Saudi right to respond to attacks launched from Iraq MANAMA, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Bahrain expressed support for measures taken by Saudi Arabia in response to repeated attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the Kingdom’s oil and critical facilities. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said the attacks were carried out by groups it described as Iran-backed terrorist militias. The ministry also backed Saudi Arabia’s response against specific targ

Egypt says attacks on Saudi Arabia, Jordan threaten regional security CAIRO, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Egypt condemned attacks on oil facilities in eastern Saudi Arabia and strikes against Jordan, warning that the escalation posed risks to regional security and global energy stability. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry described the attacks as violations of national sovereignty and international law and rejected assaults on civilian and critical infrastructure. Cairo

Saudi Arabia, US strike Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi forces, working with US Central Command, carried out targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq accused of attacking the kingdom’s oil facilities with drones, Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday. CENTCOM said the operation followed more than 30 drone attacks over the previous 72 hours that it attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Th

Jordan says it intercepted five missiles launched from Iran AMMAN, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Jordan’s air defenses intercepted and brought down five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, the Jordanian military said. A military spokesperson said the armed forces would continue protecting Jordanian airspace and confronting threats to the country’s security, sovereignty and citizens. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps separately said it had launched bal

Saudi foreign minister, Gulf counterparts discuss regional tensions, maritime security RIYADH, July 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with officials from Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain to discuss regional developments and efforts to ease tensions. Prince Faisal spoke with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad

The Defense Ministry said the drones were launched from Iraqi territory by Iranian-backed militias. Saudi air defenses intercept drones targeting Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the Eastern Province over the past few hours, the Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday. Defense Ministry spokesman Brig. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the att

The Kingdom said it reserves the legal right to take all necessary measures to respond to the attacks and deter further aggression. Saudi Arabia condemns drone attacks on Eastern Province oil facilities RIYADH, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms continued drone attacks by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq targeting oil facilities in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia

krainian Foreign Minister Andrii SybihaVladislav Culiomza/Reuters KYIV, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Iran to avoid further escalation after Tehran accused Ukraine of striking an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea. Sybiha said he held a “frank” call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday as Iranian officials intensified threats against Kyiv over the incident. Ukraine said its drones struck two R

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin and US President Donald Trump meet in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025.Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — US President Donald Trump again threatened to destroy Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran does not reach a deal, despite attempts to resume diplomatic talks, CNN reported. “If they don’t make a deal, then I go back and I finish the job,” Trump told Fox News

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India, on May 15.Elke Scholiers/Getty Images/File TEHRAN, July 28, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his Saudi and Omani counterparts to discuss regional stability and the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported. The ministers emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and advance joint diplomatic efforts to support

UAE Condemns Drone Attacks Targeting Saudi Oil Facilities ABU DHABI, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — The United Arab Emirates condemned drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory that attempted to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province and Riyadh, WAM reported. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and threatened the Kingdom’s security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity w

Oman launches diplomatic push to curb escalation between US and Iran MUSCAT, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Oman launched a regional diplomatic initiative on Monday aimed at finding a political solution to the military conflict between the United States and Iran as drone attacks against Saudi Arabia raised concerns over further escalation. Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi held separate telephone calls with his counterparts from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait an

Qatar condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi oil facilities DOHA, July 27, Saudi Arabia Breaking News – Qatar condemned attempted drone attacks targeting oil facilities in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Region and Riyadh, confirming that the aircraft came from Iraqi territory. The Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attacks as a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a threat to the Kingdom’s security, stability and territorial integrity. The ministry also character

Kuwait Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Vessel NCC MASA KUWAIT CITY, July 26, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Kuwait strongly condemned the latest Houthi attack against the Saudi vessel NCC MASA in the Red Sea, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and a direct threat to maritime security. The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack endangered the security and freedom of navigation, international trade and energy supplies. It also condemned the rep

Houthis Claim Missile and Drone Attacks on Aramco Facilities in Jazan and Yanbu RIYADH, July 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched missile and drone attacks against Aramco-affiliated facilities in the Saudi cities of Jazan and Yanbu on Saturday, a day after Saudi strikes targeted the group. The attacks claimed by the Houthis marked a potential new front in the Middle East conflict and raised the risk of further escalation. Vide

Spokesman of the Saudi-led military coalition Colonel Turki al-Maliki speaks during a press conference in Riyadh, on September 30, 2019.Fayez Nureldine/AFP/Getty Images/File RIYADH, July 25, Saudi Arabia Breaking News — Saudi Arabia carried out strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen’s Hodeidah following an attack on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea on Friday, the Coalition Joint Forces Command said. The coalition described the operation as a “proportionate military response” to