The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia says it struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq with US coordination

US Iran war news: Saudi Arabia and U.S. CENTCOM conducted targeted strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. These groups were blamed for recent drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities. Saudi forces intercepted several drones launched from Iraq in the preceding days. Iran denied any involvement in attacks targeting Saudi interests.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

US shoots down Iranian missile as Saudi joins strikes against Iran-backed militias

US Iran war news: United States forces intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack targeting American troops. US and Saudi Arabia forces then struck Iran-backed militia positions in Iraq. These actions followed recent drone attacks and military escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. Iran-backed groups denied involvement, while Houthi rebels claimed…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Saudi Arabia says it shot down more drones as Houthis claim to have turned back tanker

Saudi Arabia says it shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq for a second day

The Independent UK · Jul 28

Yemen says ready to escalate against Houthi rebels as they target Saudi Arabia

Yemen's government on Monday issued a warning to the Houthi rebels after they stepped up recent attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and imposed a maritime blockade, raising fears that the Iran-backed group's campaign could open a new front in the wider regional conflict and threaten shipping through the Red Sea.

France 24 · Jul 27

US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in

A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?

The Conversation · Jul 27

Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum sites. Houthi allies in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil transit sites. The United States had recently suspended its air strike campaign against Iran. This strategic shift occurred after military…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

The Houthis Said They Keep Hitting Saudi Oil Infrastructure. That Could Spell More Trouble For Global Supply

The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck crude oil supply and transport sites that connect eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea.

International Business Times · Jul 27

Saudi Arabia says it intercepted drones from Iraq as Houthis target oil sites

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias from Iraq targeting oil facilities and Riyadh on Monday, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed separate drone strikes on the kingdom's oil infrastructure. The attacks mark a renewed escalation involving Saudi Arabia despite a recent lull in fighting between the United…

France 24 · Jul 27

Saudi downs drones fired by Iran-backed militias in Iraq amid US-Tehran lull

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq. Mediators are pushing to revive diplomacy and restore an interim ceasefire arrangement. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen to its lowest level. Concerns have spread to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait after Houthi rebel threats. Diplomatic efforts continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Saudi Arabia planted 159 million trees and restored one million hectares of degraded land in less than five years

Saudi Arabia has restored one million hectares of degraded land and planted more than 159 million trees, marking one of the biggest milestones under the Saudi Green Initiative since it began in 2021. The programme, which now aims to rehabilitate 40 million hectares and plant 10 billion trees across the…

The Times of India · Jul 27