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Trump Says Iran Agreement Could Be Signed Sunday as Tehran Denies Timeline RIYADH, June 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that an agreement with Iran was scheduled to be signed on Sunday, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would open to all traffic immediately after the signing. Trump wrote that he hoped the process would move quickly and smoothly, while warning that the United States had what he called “the ultimate alternative

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 RIYADH, June 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that a statement on future control of the Strait of Hormuz is expected soon, as discussions continue around a proposed U.S.-Iran framework agreement. Araghchi told Iranian state television that the statement would be issued jointly wit

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 22, 2025.Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has “never been closer,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday, while cautioning against speculation over the content of the agreement. Araghchi wrote on X that media outlets should avoid speculation until the agreement is finalized. He added

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Congratulates Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day. The Crown Prince wished President Putin continued health and happiness. He also wished the government and people of Russia steady progress and prosperity. Source: SPA

King Salman Sends Congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on National Day RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a message of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin on his country’s National Day. King Salman wished Putin continued health and happiness, and the government and people of Russia further progress and prosperity. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques also prais

Trump Criticizes Iran Over Reported Deal Terms and Strait of Hormuz Attacks RIYADH, June 12 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran on Friday over what he described as inaccurate accounts of a proposed agreement, a day after declaring that a deal with Tehran was close to being finalized. “The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. Trump accu

Trump Warns of More Powerful U.S. Strikes on Iran RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that Iran would face more powerful U.S. military strikes, after saying Washington would hit the country “very hard” as the two sides continued exchanging fire. “There will be more bombing tonight,” Trump told Fox News in a phone interview, adding that the bombs would be “bigger, more powerful.” The remarks followed a Truth Social post

Jordan Intercepts 20 Missiles Launched From Iran Toward Azraq RIYADH, June 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Jordan intercepted and destroyed 20 missiles launched from Iran toward the Azraq area in Zarqa Governorate at dawn on Thursday, the country’s National Center for Security and Crises Management announced. Jordanian air defense systems and Royal Jordanian Air Force aircraft carried out the interceptions. No casualties or material damage resulted from falling shrapnel, ac