17 April 2026
The Saudi Foreign Ministry summoned the Iraqi ambassador "in light of the continued attacks and blatant threats targeting the Kingdom and the Gulf states through marches launched from Iraqi territory."
Saudi Ministry of Energy: Full pumping capacity restored via the East-West pipeline, reaching approximately 7 million barrels in 24 hours.
Saudi Ministry of Energy: Work is still underway to restore full production capacity at the Khurais field.
A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom announced on Saturday (April 11, 2026)
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April5 day ago
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have assured Pakistan of $5 billion in financial aid to help stabilize its foreign reserves. The support comes as Pakistan prepares to repay $3.5 billion to the United Arab Emirates by the end of April
The Iranian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia posted statement by the IRGC denying that they "launched any projectile whatsoever at any country during the ceasefire period up to this moment." "If these reports published by the media are true, they are undoubtedly the work of the Israelis or the United States."
SPA, quoting an official from the Saudi Ministry of Energy: Attacks on energy facilities in the Kingdom resulted in the death of one citizen and the injury of seven others.
A Pakistan Air Force Il-78MP tanker and transport aircraft flew to Saudi Arabia today. It did not land, instead remaining active in air over the eastern region near Bahrain and the Persian Gulf, likely supporting fighter jets
Iran has stopped cease-fire negotiations with the U.S., telling Pakistan it will no longer participate in talks. Source: NYT
The Pakistani army warns that Iran's continued hostile attacks on Saudi Arabia will close the door to mediation.
Iran's overnight strikes towards Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical complex threatened to "derail the talks", a senior Pakistani official tells Reuters nnA Saudi retaliation to the attack could draw Pakistan into the conflict under its defence pact with KSA, the source adds
Pakistani Foreign Ministry: Iran's attacks are a serious violation of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and an escalation that undermines regional stability.
Saudi Ministry of Defense: 18 drones intercepted and destroyed in the past few hours
Saudi Arabia officially confirmed that traffic on the King Fahd Causeway, the only land link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, has been suspended due to Iranian air raid threats. This decision was made in reference to alerts issued by the National Early Warning Platform in the Eastern Province during the past few hours.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard: We deny targeting the US embassy in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, and condemn this act. Air defenses shot down a US MQ-1 drone over Isfahan province.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council: Iran's aggressive behavior has crossed all red lines.
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council: We will take all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty and will not be drawn into war.
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council: GCC countries have the right to defend themselves
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council: We emphasize the importance of the Security Council issuing a resolution to use all means to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Defense Ministry: 10 drones intercepted in the past few hours
Satellite imagery from Mar 29th shows several strikes across the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, confirming destruction to US E-3G Sentry and KC-135 aircrafts
Saudi Arabia says it has intercepted five ballistic missiles headed to eastern province
Pakistani Foreign Minister: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet on Monday with the foreign ministers of Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.
CBS News: Two US service members critically injured and eight others seriously wounded in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
Araghchi: Our message to the countries of the region is to distance themselves from the Americans, and we are surprised by their failure to condemn the American-Israeli war against us.
Saudi Ministry of Defense: intercepted and destroyed 5 drones in the Eastern Province
Macron: I spoke with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. I reiterated the absolute necessity of ending the unacceptable attacks against countries in the region, preserving energy and civilian infrastructure, and restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. I called on Iran to engage in good faith in negotiations, in order to pave the way for de-escalation and provide a framework for meeting the international community's expectations regarding Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as its regional destabilization activities. Finally, I urged Iran to allow the return to France of our compatriots Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris as soon as possible.
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Gulf States weigh military options to counter Iran’s escalation - Bloomberg news
Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been pushing President Trump to continue the war against Iran, arguing that the military campaign presents a “historic opportunity” to remake the Middle East, sources say - NYTnn
Saudi Ministry of Defense: intercepted and destroyed 5 drones in the Eastern Province