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Iranian drones hits CIA station at US embassy in Riyadh, 'Washington Post' reports

There was no mention of any CIA personnel being wounded, with the attack on the embassy the latest in a series of Iranian attacks across the Gulf states.

A graphic showing a Central Intelligence Agency logo on a phone in front of a US flag.
 Members of Saudi security forces participate in a parade in preparation for the annual haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, June 10, 2024.

Iran strikes Saudi infrastructure, pushing Riyadh toward possible war - interview

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

US Embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones, fire breaks out

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier leaves Souda Bay on the island of Crete, Greece, February 26, 2026.

As Middle East redraws post-Iran war maps, new alignments are leaving Israel behind - opinion


Syria steps into leadership role after Riyadh anti-ISIS meeting- analysis

The recent meeting was important because it was the coalition's first reunion since the January 30 deal between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces.

 US Syria Envoy Tom Barrack meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy? - analysis

Syrian officials described the move as the largest influx of investment since the US sanctions were lifted.

Businessman Nabil Al-Mazloum during signing of strategic agreements between Syria and Saudi Arabia in Damascus, Feb. 7, 2026.

Syrian officials attend anti-ISIS coalition talks in Saudi Arabia

Syrian officials attended meetings of the International Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Riyadh on February 8 to 9, marking Syria’s growing role in the US led alliance.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani looks on during a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Amman, Jordan August 12, 2025.

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hosts its first Holocaust Remembrance Day event

In a historic first, the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia held a Holocaust Remembrance Day event, highlighting the importance of Holocaust education in combating antisemitism and advancing tolerance.

US and Saudi flags flutter along a highway of Riyadh, as pictured through the glass of a car, ahead of the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 12, 2025.

MBS’s gamble: Saudi leans toward Turkey and Qatar, avoids Israel-US bloc - opinion

Saudi Crown Prince shifts strategy, leaning on Turkey and Qatar while Israel-US-UAE alliance strengthens.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chairs the inaugural session of the Shura Council in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 10, 2025.

Saudi Arabia to US: Iran strikes should be targeted, rather than seeking regime change - N12

A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber returns from Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, US, June 2025.

Southern Yemen leader Zubaidi disappears, resurfaces in Aden after missing Saudi talks

Hours after its leader's unexplained absence, the Southern Transitional Council said he was in Aden overseeing military and security operations.

Aidarous al-Zubaidi answers a journalist's question during an interview with AFP at the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos on January 18, 2024.

Which countries, movements, groups are involved in Yemen's yearslong conflict? - explainer

Yemen's more than decade-long civil war has flared up after a United Arab Emirates-backed separatist movement swept through territory in the south, splintering the Saudi-led coalition.

Members of UAE-backed southern Yemeni separatists forces are seen together with their supporters as they march during a rally in southern port city in Aden, Yemen August 15, 2019.

What challenges will Israel face in the Middle East in the upcoming year? - analysis

With 2025 coming to a close, many of Israel's issues remain unresolved. It’s worth examining 2026's challenges one at a time and assessing the hurdles Israel still faces.

IDF soldiers operating in the Gaza Strip, August 1, 2025.

UAE voluntarily pulls counterterrorism units from Yemen following comprehensive assessment

It said the decision came after a comprehensive assessment following recent developments.

Yemenis members of the Sabahiha tribes of Lahj gather during a rally to show their support for the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council in the coastal port city of Aden, Yemen. December 14, 2025.