Saudi Arabia

EU Foreign Affairs Chief to Visit Iran Next Week

EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini announced Thursday that she would visit Iran as part of her Mideast tour next week.

Saudi Arabia as Skeptical as Israel over Iran Deal

King Salman expresses many of the same concerns Israel has had over Iran deal in meeting with US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter.

Nuclear Arms Race: Saudi Source Reveals Plan for the Bomb

Head of state-affiliated Saudi TV channel reveals Saudi Arabia will 'seriously try to get' nuclear weapons following Iran deal.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 431 Terrorists in ISIS Crackdown

37 were killed and 120 injured in the wave of arrests, which were linked to a series of attacks on Shiite mosques.

Hamas Delegation Visits Saudi Arabia

Hamas leaders meet with Saudi royals for first time since 2013 rift, possibly over ISIS.

Saudi FM to Iran: Don't Pursue 'Adventures' in the Middle East

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir says Iran must not use new nuclear deal to pursue adventures in the region.

Hamas, Saudis to Work Together Against ISIS?

There's no love lost between Hamas and Saudi Arabia, but a common enemy may bring the two together.

Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Against Inciting Turmoil

Saudi Arabia issues warning to regional rival Iran after a landmark deal is signed with the six world powers.

Temporary Ceasefire in Yemen to Begin Friday

Yemen's warring factions agree to a temporary humanitarian ceasefire from Friday night until the end of Ramadan.

Former Saudi FM Who Opposed Iran Deal Passes Away

Former Saudi foreign minister Prince Saud al-Faisal dies two months after he retired following 40 years in the job.

Yemen's Government Places Conditions on Truce with Houthis

Yemen's government tells UN it would agree to a truce if key "guarantees" are met.

Iranian Military Chief: ISIS is Defending Israel

Top military aide to Khamenei claims ISIS was created for 'Israel's security,' denounces Saudi actions in Yemen ignoring Iran's Houthis.

UN Calls on Saudis to Allow Aid into Yemen

UN Security Council demands that Saudi Arabia lift its maritime controls on Yemen and allow entry of food, fuel and other supplies.

Leaked Saudi Document: Iran Shipped Centrifuges to Sudan

Top secret Saudi memo leaked by Wikileaks contends that Iran shipped nuclear equipment to Sudan, a key route to Hamas.

Report: Saudi Students Visited Israel's US Embassy

Saudi documents published by WikiLeaks on Friday reveal that Gulf state students visited with Israeli embassy officials in Washington.

Nuclear arms race beginning?

Saudis Sign Nuclear Agreement With Russia

As prince visits Moscow, six deals signed between two sides including 'peaceful' nuclear technology, in signs of schism with US over Iran.

Warring Yemen Parties Agree a Ceasefire is Needed

Yemen's warring parties agreed at peace talks on the need for a ceasefire, but fail to work out the details.

Saudi Beheading Streak Already Surpasses Last Year

Saudi Arabia brings beheading tally to 100 just halfway through the year; human rights groups decry unfair trials and brutal punishment.

Swedish Foreign Minister Blasts 'Medieval' Saudi Arabia

Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom accuses Saudi Arabia of handing a "medieval" punishment to blogger sentenced to 1,000 lashes.

Three Beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh decapitates one Syrian drug trafficker and two Saudis convicted of murder amid dispute over fair trial.

Saudi Court Upholds Sentence for Blogger who 'Insulted Islam'

Saudi Arabia's supreme court upholds a sentence of 10 years in jail and 1,000 lashes against blogger Raif Badawi.

Poll: Most Saudis Believe Iran a Greater Threat than Israel

An opinion poll conducted by an Israeli college finds that Saudi Arabians are more concerned by Iran and ISIS than by Israel.

Watch: Activist Punks Saudi Officials

When gay-hanging Saudi Arabia held a job fair at the Gaylord National Resort, the opportunity was just too good to miss for David Keyes.

Wife Killer, Drug Smuggler Beheaded in Saudi Arabia

Two beheadings bring number of executions in gulf kingdom to 92 so far this year, drawing criticism from rights groups.

Saudi Arabia: We Won't Stand By While Iran Meddles in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister accuses Iran of “interfering in the Middle East’s affairs”, says his country will not stand idly by.

Watch: Worshippers Flee as Suicide Bomb Hits Saudi Shia Mosque

Worshippers flee as bomb explodes outside Saudi mosque; bomber was dressed as a woman.

Saudi Arabia Looks for New Executioners, Beginners Welcome

Not Raqqa - Riyadh: Saudi government giving free training for aspiring executioners to carry out capital punishment under Sharia law.

ISIS Claims Deadly Suicide Bombing on Saudi Shi'ite Mosque

Saudi King Salman vows justice after bombing kills 21 at prayer and wounds 81 others, as state cracks down on ISIS cell responsible.

Suicide Bomber Lethally Strikes Saudi Shi'ite Mosque

Bombing during Friday prayers leaves several dead and dozens wounded, targeting Shi'ite mosque in Sunni-majority state.

Who Funds the “Academic Scholarship” that Delegitimizes Israel?

Saudis Resume Airstrikes in Yemen After Ceasefire Ends

Saudi Arabian-led coalition resumes airstrikes against Houthi rebels, hours after the expiry of a humanitarian truce.

Saudis to Buy Nukes from Pakistan - US Officials

Saudi Arabia is in discussions to purchase Pakistani nuclear weapons. Riyadh has said that this is how it would respond to a nuclear Iran.

Fighting Continues in Yemen Despite Ceasefire

Houthis and a Saudi-led coalition continue to fight each other in Yemen. A ceasefire came into effect on Tuesday but has had little effect.

Obama Hails Friendship with Saudi Arabia as King Skips Summit

President Obama hails America's "extraordinary friendship" with Saudi Arabia as he hosts Gulf leaders for talks on Iran.

Humanitarian Ceasefire Begins in Yemen

Five-day humanitarian truce between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels takes effect.

Saudi Arabia: King Didn't Mean to Snub Obama

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says King Salman's decision not to attend summit was not intended to snub the United States.

Saudi Preacher: Jews Poison Muslims Through Social Media

Saudi Islamist preacher warns against WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook, says they are controlled by Jews.

White House: No Saudi Concern Over Camp David Summit

White House says Saudi Arabia did not raise any concerns about upcoming regional summit which the Saudi king has decided not to attend.

Saudi King to Skip Summit with Obama

King Salman will not attend summit of Persian Gulf leaders with President Obama, will send Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef instead.

Houthis Agree to Five-Day Humanitarian Ceasefire

Houthi rebels agree to five-day humanitarian ceasefire proposed by Saudi Arabia, warn they will respond to any violations.

Saudi Carrier Cancels Contract Over Emergency Landing in Israel

Contract for Portuguese company revoked after Riyadh's flagship carrier made an unauthorized stop for routine maintenance.

Report: US to Offer Saudis Bunker Buster Bombs

The United States is likely to offer Saudi Arabia its advanced GBU-28 bunker buster bombs - so far only provided to Israel - report says.

Why Did a Saudi Plane Land in Israel?

Saudi Airlines plane lands overnight in Ben-Gurion due to technical difficulties, despite lack of official diplomatic relations with Israel.

France, Saudi Arabia: Iran Deal Must Not Destabilize Region

France and Saudi Arabia present united front, say future deal between Iran and six major powers must not destabilize the region further.

Egypt Recommits to Saudi Airstrikes in Yemen

In sign of growing alliance against Iranian hegemony, Egypt extends military deployment in Gulf by 3 months to fight Houthis.

Start of a Ground Op? Saudi Troops Reportedly Land in Yemen

Yemeni government officials claim a small contingent of Arab coalition troops arrived in Aden to help fight Houthis; Saudis deny.

US: Changes in Saudi Arabia Won't Dampen Relations

King Salman replaced a number of ministers, in a move seen as bolstering the fight against Iran.

Arabs from Saudi Arabia to Iraq Voice Support for Israel

From Jeddah with love? How an Arab Israeli soldier's quest to enlist his countrymen led him to an unexpected source of pro-Israel sentiment.

Iranian Plane Breaches Saudi No-Fly Zone in Yemen

Saudis bomb runway at Sana'a airport to block Iranian plane from landing, amid fears Iran will further arm Houthis.

Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes Blocked

Iran says Saudi jets stopped Iranian planes carrying 'humanitarian aid' to Yemen, as tensions between Sunni-Shi'ite rival states grow.

UN Chief Concerned Over Renewed Airstrikes in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices concern after Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes on Houthis.

Saudi Arabia: We'll Continue to Stop Houthis in Yemen

Saudi ambassador says his country will continue to use force to stop Houthis from making advances in Yemen.

Despite 'End of War,' Saudi Jets Punish Yemen

Fighting goes on in Yemen despite Saudi declaration that Operation Decisive Storm is over.

Iran Welcomes End of Saudi Operation in Yemen

Iran's foreign ministry says it welcomes the "halt to killing innocent and defenseless people" in Yemen.

Saudi-led Arab Coalition Ends Yemen Airstrike Campaign

Airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis comes to an end after 'achieving its goals,' with Saudis announcing new 'Operation Restoration of Hope.'

Yemen Rejects Iran's 'Peace Plan'

Yemen throws out 'four-point peace plan' submitted by Iran, which hopes to preserve the Houthis' military gains on the ground.

France Begins to Provide Weapons to Lebanon

First French weapons from a $3 billion Saudi-funded program to arrive in Lebanon on Monday.

Druze Lebanese Leader: Nasrallah Is an 'Ingrate'

Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt over the weekend slammed Hezbollah for its support of Iran's assistance to Houthi rebels.

Iran Readies for War, Raises Security Level

As Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats."

Clinton Foundation to Drop Saudi Donations After Firestorm

The Clinton Foundation will continue to accept donations from foreign countries – but not from Saudi Arabia.