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Saudi Arabia Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles and 9 Drones in Recent Hours

The Kingdom’s air defenses stand vigilant against Iranian attacks (Saudi Ministry of Defense).
The Kingdom’s air defenses stand vigilant against Iranian attacks (Saudi Ministry of Defense).
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Saudi Arabia Intercepts 5 Ballistic Missiles and 9 Drones in Recent Hours

The Kingdom’s air defenses stand vigilant against Iranian attacks (Saudi Ministry of Defense).
The Kingdom’s air defenses stand vigilant against Iranian attacks (Saudi Ministry of Defense).

Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed, early Wednesday, five ballistic missiles launched toward the Eastern Province, in addition to nine drones over the past hours, according to the Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Turki al-Maliki.

Saudi defenses had on Tuesday intercepted 11 ballistic missiles in the Eastern Province, al-Maliki said, noting that debris fell in the vicinity of energy facilities. He added that 22 drones were also intercepted and destroyed.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Written Message from Spanish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Written Message from Spanish Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a written message from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Spain José Manuel Albares, concerning bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to support and strengthen them in all fields.

The message was received by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for Multilateral International Affairs Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, during his meeting today in Riyadh with Spanish Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Javier Maria.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed issues of common interest.

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from South Sudan President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from South Sudan President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from President of the Republic of South Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit regarding relations between the two countries.

The message was delivered to Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during his meeting in Riyadh with Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan Tut Gatluak and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan Monday Semaya Kumba.

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Qatar Urges Iran to 'Cease All Hostile Acts,’ Welcomes Ceasefire

FILED - 18 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: The Qatari Armed Forces launch interceptor missiles into the sky over Doha to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. Photo: Stringer/dpa
FILED - 18 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: The Qatari Armed Forces launch interceptor missiles into the sky over Doha to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. Photo: Stringer/dpa
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Qatar Urges Iran to 'Cease All Hostile Acts,’ Welcomes Ceasefire

FILED - 18 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: The Qatari Armed Forces launch interceptor missiles into the sky over Doha to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. Photo: Stringer/dpa
FILED - 18 March 2026, Qatar, Doha: The Qatari Armed Forces launch interceptor missiles into the sky over Doha to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. Photo: Stringer/dpa

Doha on Wednesday called on Tehran to halt any hostile acts, as it welcomed a deal between the United States and Iran for a two-week truce.

"Qatar expresses its welcoming of the announcement of the ceasefire... considering it an initial step toward de-escalation," the country’s foreign ministry said in a statement.

"The ministry affirms the importance of full adherence to the ceasefire... emphasizing the necessity for the Islamic Republic of Iran to take the initiative to immediately cease all hostile acts and practices that undermine regional stability," it added.