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Iran war live: IRGC claims ‘retaliatory attack’ on Kuwait
Iran has continued its attacks on Gulf states, in what it calls retaliation for US strikes on Thursday.
Published On 31 Jul 2026
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Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?
Published On 30 Jul 2026
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Saudi Arabia announces maritime defence alliance to secure vital waterways
Published On 30 Jul 2026
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Why is Saudi Arabia forming a coalition to protect the Red Sea?
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Howe exits Newcastle on Premier League season eve, with Al-Ahli boss touted
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia confirmed to host Asian Champions League Elite finals
Published On 30 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia seeks international coalition against Houthis in Red Sea
Published On 29 Jul 2026
Iraq calls Saudi-US attacks a ‘flagrant violation of sovereignty’
Published On 29 Jul 2026
OPINION,
Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood
Published On 29 Jul 2026
Opinion by Nawaf Obaid

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Iran hits US in Jordan, US-Saudi strikes on Iraq: Is war spreading?

The US says it intercepted an Iranian ‘surprise attack’ on US forces as fears rise of wider war.

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US and Saudi Arabia strike ‘Iran-aligned’ groups in Iraq

The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq, targeting ‘Iran-aligned’ groups.

Iraqi armed groups condemn ‘dangerous escalation’ after US-Saudi strikes

Riyadh says its targeted attacks were done in coordination with the US military.

Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia oil tanker

The Houthis recently declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea, targeting several tankers.

Houthis want to copy Iran’s Hormuz control in the Red Sea: Yemeni FM

Speaking in Riyadh, Yemen’s internationally recognised government warns global complacency has emboldened the Houthis.

Saudi Arabia defends against drone strikes from ‘Iran-backed’ groups

Drones launched at Saudi, Jordan and Iraq suggest Iran, or linked groups, may be testing US as it mulls new strategy.

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Houthis claim Saudi drone downed over northwestern Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi forces claim they shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone over northwestern Yemen.

Joshua comes back twice to knock out Prenga and set up Fury showdown

Anthony Joshua survives two knockdowns by Albania’s Kristian Prenga before winning the fight in the second round.

New front in US-Iran war escalates as Houthis fire at Saudi oil facilities

Conflict also spreads to Caspian Sea as Tehran accuses Ukraine of a deadly attack on an Iranian vessel.

Iran war updates: Trump denies US munitions low, posts AI-images of attacks

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