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A US military base in Saudi Arabia is currently under attack by Iran, Fox News reports. Explosions have also been heard in the Saudi capital, Riyadh,
Iran's Revolutionary Guards targeted Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosted US forces for decades, with missiles and drones
Saudi Arabia said it’s ready to put “all its capabilities” at its allies’ disposal, warning of “grave consequences” if retaliatory Iranian strikes continue — sparking fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Iran’s missile strikes on Saudi Arabia escalate the Middle East conflict. Does Pakistan’s 2025 defence pact with Riyadh compel it to intervene?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait, said that the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the State of Kuwait was summoned. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the President spoke with the leaders of Saudi Arabia,
Consul General of India in Jeddah held a virtual meeting with representatives of Indian air carriers amid air travel disruptions. Consul General Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri said he urged airlines to extend full support to Indian nationals impacted by cancellations in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia on Saturday denounced in the strongest terms Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan and extended its support for the brotherly countries.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes across Iran on Saturday morning, and Iran followed with retaliatory strikes targeting American bases across the Middle East. Ray Strickland reports.