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Saudi State Security: Fugitive Killed in Security Operation in Qatif

Fugitive Abdullah Mirza al-Qallaf was killed in a security operation in al-Qatif. (SPA)
Fugitive Abdullah Mirza al-Qallaf was killed in a security operation in al-Qatif. (SPA)
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Saudi State Security: Fugitive Killed in Security Operation in Qatif

Fugitive Abdullah Mirza al-Qallaf was killed in a security operation in al-Qatif. (SPA)
Fugitive Abdullah Mirza al-Qallaf was killed in a security operation in al-Qatif. (SPA)

The Saudi Presidency of State Security announced on Tuesday that wanted fugitive Abdullah Mirza al-Qallaf was killed in a security operation in al-Qatif.

A source from the agency said that Qallaf, who was wanted on several terrorist crimes, was under surveillance by security forces.

He was spotted near a farm between the towns of al-Awamiya and al-Qadih where he was driving a vehicle without proper license plates.

He refused to comply with the security forces’ order to stop and soon opened fire at them.

A shootout ensued to neutralize the suspect and he was killed, said the source.

No members of the security forces or pedestrians were wounded in the incident.

A number of weapons were seized in Qallaf’s vehicle, including a Kalashnikov rifle, 9 mm Glock pistol, military equipment and several rounds of ammunition.

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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Iraqi Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from Iraqi Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Moscow on July 4, 2025. (Reuters)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Fuad Hussein.

During the call, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance consultation on regional issues, as well as topics of mutual interest.

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Emir of Kuwait Holds Meeting with GCC Secretary-General

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
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Emir of Kuwait Holds Meeting with GCC Secretary-General

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah met with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi on Tuesday at the Bayan Palace in Kuwait.

During the meeting, the Emir underscored the importance of continuing to support the GCC's journey and bolstering integration efforts among its member states to fulfill the aspirations of their peoples for greater security, stability, prosperity, and development.

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)
Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Attacks on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)
Saudi Arabia affirmed its rejection of undermining Iraq's sovereignty and the security of its institutions (SPA)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Tuesday the attacks that targeted Kurdistan region in Iraq, including an attack on the office of its Prime Minister Masrour Barzani describing them as a violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed in a statement that the kingdom categorically rejects hostile operations targeting political figures and anything that could undermine the security of Iraqi state institutions or threaten the country's security and stability.

The ministry reiterated the kingdom’s firm opposition to all forms of interference in the internal affairs of states, violations of their sovereignty and breaches of the principles of good neighborliness and international law.

Barzani announced on Monday that two Iranian drones loaded with explosives targeted his private office on Erbil and the residence of the head of the Parastin Agency. Officials described the attack as a serious escalation violating Iraq’s sovereignty.