Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia, Syria Discuss Resuming Consular Services

The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi Foreign Ministry building. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi Foreign Ministry revealed on Thursday that talks are ongoing with Syria over resuming consular services.

A source at the ministry told Al-Ekhbariyah television that the talks stem from Riyadh’s keenness on facilitating the services for the Saudi and Syrian people.

Officials from both countries are discussing the matter.

The sources added that the resumption of consular services will pave the way for the re-establishment of relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria.

Other sources said a vote on reinstating Syria’s membership at the Arab League would be possible after Damascus mends its relations with Arab countries.

Saudi Arabia will host the next Arab League summit.

Syria’s membership has been a point of contention at ahead of past summit in recent years.



Saudi Defenses Down Ballistic Missiles, Drones in Eastern Region

The Defense Ministry underscored the readiness of its forces and abilities to protect the Kingdom’s skies and handle various threats. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
The Defense Ministry underscored the readiness of its forces and abilities to protect the Kingdom’s skies and handle various threats. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
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Saudi Defenses Down Ballistic Missiles, Drones in Eastern Region

The Defense Ministry underscored the readiness of its forces and abilities to protect the Kingdom’s skies and handle various threats. (Saudi Defense Ministry)
The Defense Ministry underscored the readiness of its forces and abilities to protect the Kingdom’s skies and handle various threats. (Saudi Defense Ministry)

Saudi defenses downed on Monday several hostile drones and ballistic missiles fired at the Eastern Region.

Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki said five ballistic missiles and a cruise missile were destroyed in the Eastern Region.

Seven drones were also shot down as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to confront aerial threats.

The Defense Ministry underscored the readiness of its forces and abilities to protect the Kingdom’s skies and handle various threats.

It stressed that it was continuing to take the necessary measures to protect the Kingdom’s security and safety.

Meanwhile, Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey for talks on the strategic defense partnership between their countries and opportunities for its further development.

They discussed regional developments and their repercussions for the security and stability of both the region and the world, condemning the ongoing Iranian attacks against the Kingdom.


Saudi, British Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
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Saudi, British Defense Ministers Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey meet in Riyadh on Monday. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Monday British Secretary of State for Defense John Healey for talks on the strategic defense partnership between their countries and opportunities for its further development.

They discussed regional developments and their repercussions for the security and stability of both the region and the world.

They also condemned the ongoing Iranian attacks against the Kingdom.


Arab Parliament, Arab League Condemn Iranian Attacks on Power, Water Desalination Facilities in Kuwait

Arab Parliament, Arab League Condemn Iranian Attacks on Power, Water Desalination Facilities in Kuwait
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Arab Parliament, Arab League Condemn Iranian Attacks on Power, Water Desalination Facilities in Kuwait

Arab Parliament, Arab League Condemn Iranian Attacks on Power, Water Desalination Facilities in Kuwait

Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting power stations and water desalination plants in Kuwait.

In a statement issued on Monday, Aboul Gheit reiterated that any Iranian military attack on any Arab country, regardless of its form or scale, is rejected and condemned.

He stressed that targeting vital civilian facilities—such as water networks, energy and electricity facilities, transport centers, and residential areas—and intimidating civilians constitute a violation of legal principles and a war crime under international humanitarian law, for which the Iranian regime bears full responsibility, including compensation for damages.

He also reiterated the need for Iran to comply immediately with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 in full and to halt its attacks on Arab countries.

Also, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Yamahi strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone attack on a military camp in Kuwait, which resulted in injuries to 10 members of the armed forces.

He also condemned other attacks targeting power and desalination plants.

In a statement issued today, Al-Yamahi asserted that Iran’s continued hostile actions toward Arab states constitute a blatant violation of international humanitarian law and the principles of the UN Charter, driving the region toward further chaos, insecurity, and instability.

The speaker called on the international community to adopt a firm and deterrent stance to halt these Iranian violations against Arab states.

He reaffirmed the Arab Parliament’s solidarity with Kuwait and all Arab states subjected to such attacks, pledging support for all measures they take to protect their security, stability, and sovereignty.