Iranian Attack Targets Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo
Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo
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Iranian Attack Targets Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo
Bahrain's capital Manama. Reuters file photo

Kuwait temporarily closed its airspace on Thursday and a child was injured in Bahrain because of an attack by Iran.

Kuwait's air defenses were engaging hostile aerial targets, the army said, while Bahraini air defenses intercepted and destroyed Iranian aerial attacks, a media adviser to Bahrain's king said on X.

Bahrain's Interior Ministry said later Thursday that an 11-year-old girl suffered minor injuries, while vehicles caught ⁠fire and homes were ⁠damaged in Hamad Town and the ⁠capital Manama after debris fell from Iranian drones that were intercepted and destroyed.

The ministry published pictures showing fire ⁠fighters ⁠trying to put out blaze in several homes.

Kuwait diverted flights to alternative airports after the Iranian attacks in the region.

"This measure comes in light of the Iranian attacks on the State of Kuwait and the potential risks this poses to civil aviation in the region," the Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement.

"Airspace will be reopened and air traffic will resume as soon as the situation has ended and the causes of the danger have been eliminated, based on the assessment of the relevant authorities."

Jordan's military said it had intercepted 20 missiles launched from Iran.

"At dawn on Thursday, Jordanian air defense systems and the Royal Jordanian Air Force intercepted and shot down 20 missiles that had been launched from Iran towards the Azraq area in Zarqa governorate," a statement quoted a military official as saying, referring to an area about 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of Amman.
 



Saudi Interior Minister Stresses Kingdom's Firm Support for Syria

02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
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Saudi Interior Minister Stresses Kingdom's Firm Support for Syria

02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa
02 July 2026, Syria, Damascus: A member of the Syrian security sits in a cafe after an explosion near the Palace of Justice. Photo: Mohammed Al Rifai/dpa

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held a phone call on Saturday with his Syrian counterpart, Anas Khattab, stressing steadfast support for Damascus.

During the call, the two sides reviewed relations between the two countries, discussed ways to enhance security cooperation and coordination between the two ministries, and addressed a number of issues of mutual interest, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The call also covered recent security developments in Syria, foremost among them the recent terrorist bombing in Damascus, SPA said.

Prince Abdulaziz affirmed the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the attack and its full solidarity with Syria in confronting all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism, the news agency said.

He also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s steadfast support for Syria’s security and stability, it added.


Saudi Shura Council Speaker Holds Talks with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker

The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
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Saudi Shura Council Speaker Holds Talks with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker

The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA
The two sides stressed the importance of high-level parliamentary visits. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council Speaker Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Sheikh held a meeting with Tajik House of Representatives Speaker Fayzali Idizoda in Dushanbe, during which they reviewed relations between the Kingdom and Tajikistan while exploring ways to enhance parliamentary cooperation and exchange expertise.

Both sides emphasized the importance of high-level parliamentary visits to develop legislative work, open new avenues for collaboration, and unify positions on regional and international issues of mutual interest.


Saudia Denies Any Link to Aircraft Reportedly Transferred to a Sanctioned Entity

A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
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Saudia Denies Any Link to Aircraft Reportedly Transferred to a Sanctioned Entity

A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).
A statement confirmed that the aircraft were sold to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia in 2023 (Saudia).

Saudia on Saturday denied having any connection to aircraft that reports claimed had been transferred to a sanctioned entity.

In a statement, the airline said it had taken note of media and social media reports claiming that Boeing 777-200 aircraft formerly owned by the carrier had been transferred to an entity subject to sanctions.

The statement said the aircraft in question were sold on June 7, 2023, to another company registered outside Saudi Arabia, in accordance with the commercial and legal procedures applicable to such transactions. It stressed that Saudia has had no operational or commercial relationship with the aircraft since the date of the sale.