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Saudi Minister of Defense Receives Ministry's Senior Officials on Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Defense Receives Ministry's Senior Officials on Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday the ministry's senior officials, who came to congratulate him on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Meeting at the Al Safa Palace in the holy city of Makkah, Prince Khalid conveyed the congratulations and greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Supreme Commander of All Military Forces, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion.

Prince Khalid appealed to God to safeguard the Kingdom, its leadership and people and for security, stability and prosperity to prevail under the wise leadership.

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1 Dead as Oil Tanker Hit by Unmanned Boat Off Oman

An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
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1 Dead as Oil Tanker Hit by Unmanned Boat Off Oman

An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)
An oil tanker is seen off the coast of Dubai (EPA)

One person was killed in an attack on an oil tanker off Muscat that also caused an explosion and a fire, the Omani authorities said Monday, as Iran presses on with its campaign.

"The oil tanker MKD VYOM, flying the flag of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, was attacked by an unmanned boat 52 nautical miles off the coast of Muscat Governorate. The tanker was carrying approximately 59,463 metric tons of cargo," the Omani maritime security center said in a statement.

"The attack resulted in a fire and explosion in the main engine room, killing one crew member, an Indian national," it added.

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Gulf and Arab Countries, US Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Attacks

High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
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Gulf and Arab Countries, US Condemn Iran’s ‘Reckless’ Attacks

High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)
High-rise buildings are pictured at night along the corniche in Doha on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Karim JAAFAR / AFP)

Gulf and Arab countries, along with the United States, have condemned Iran’s “indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks.”

“These unjustified strikes targeted sovereign territory, endangered civilian populations, and damaged civilian infrastructure,” said a statement issued on Sunday by Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the US.

They strongly condemned “Iran’s indiscriminate and reckless missile and drone attacks against sovereign territories across the region.”

Tehran’s “actions represent a dangerous escalation that violates the sovereignty of multiple states and threatens regional stability.”

“The targeting of civilians and of countries not engaged in hostilities is reckless and destabilizing behavior,” said the statement.

“We stand united in defense of our citizens, sovereignty, and territory, and reaffirm our right to self-defense in the face of these attacks,” the Arab countries and the US said.

He also stressed commitment to regional security and commended the effective air and missile defense cooperation that has prevented far greater loss of life and destruction.

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US Warplanes Crash in Kuwait

A warplane is seen crashing in Kuwait
A warplane is seen crashing in Kuwait
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US Warplanes Crash in Kuwait

A warplane is seen crashing in Kuwait
A warplane is seen crashing in Kuwait

US warplanes crashed without causing casualties, as Iran pressed on with a third day of attacks in the Gulf following US-Israeli military operations in Iran.

The defense ministry said "several" US warplanes crashed but all crew survived and were in stable condition. It added that authorities were investigating the incident.

"Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment," the ministry said, adding that their condition was stable.

Also on Monday, shrapnel fell at Mina Al Ahmadi refinery, one of Kuwait's biggest, injuring two workers, but did not disrupt production, the Kuwait National Petroleum Company said.

Sirens sounded over Kuwait City to warn of incoming strikes. An unspecified number of drones was intercepted at dawn, the interior ministry said.