US and Iran trade new threats as more explosions are reported in Iranian cities, including Sirik, Ahvaz and Bushehr.

Claimed attacks come days after Houthis announced naval embargo on Saudi vessels

The agreement will provide U.S. companies with access to Saudi Arabia's nuclear energy program, the Department of Energy said.

The Trump administration released scant details of the deal, but sources said it paves the way for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.

Attacks on ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb threaten to cut off millions of barrels per day of Saudi crude oil exports.

Saudi Arabia has so far ignored provocations to preserve regional stability

Yemen's Houthi group on Monday announced a maritime ban on Saudi shipping, raising concerns over security of navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb trade route.

The latest cycle of strikes comes amid reports that regional mediators have presented Washington and Tehran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire.

UN concerned about Houthi Red Sea naval blockade threats The United Nations said that it is concerned about Houthi threats to impose a "maritime embargo" on Saudi Arabia, which could potentially trigger a fresh surge in crude oil prices, disrupt fuel supplies and have further ramifications on the global economy

The coalition said in a statement that it has begun to implement safety measures for its ships passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. In a statement from Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry, the country also condemned the Houthis' naval blockade and called its accusations that Saudi Arabia is "besieging" the Yemeni people "baseless"

The militants, in a statement carried by state news, accused the Saudis of laying an "aggressive siege" against them.

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels on Monday announced they are imposing a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia in retaliation for a blockade.

EU, Gulf states call on Iran to permanently open Hormuz without conditions The European Union and Gulf states called on Iran to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz without conditions or fees, Saudi state television reported

Thousands of Houthi supporters rallied in Sanaa against what they described as the Saudi-led blockade against Yemen.

The US has expanded its Persian Gulf military buildup with nearly $2.5 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait amid aggression against Iran.

Saudi Arabia mulls military escalation in response to Houthi threats Submitted by Sean Mathews on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 20:52 Saudi Arabian official says the US has given broad remit to pursue offensive strikes on the Houthis Supporters of Yemen's Houthis commemorate Eid al-Ghadir in Yemen's Sanaa, on 4 June 2026 (Mohammed Huwais/AFP) Off Saudi Arabia is weighing different options to deal with the Houthis, who are escalating their threats against the kingdom in a sign officials and analysts say could forebode a return to fighting in Yemen

John Esposito, would-be Catholic priest turned renowned scholar of Islam, dies aged 86 Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 17:43 Esposito's distinguished career path was unexpectedly shaped by a Palestinian academic John Esposito, professor of religion, international affairs, and Islamic studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, speaks to Middle East Eye's Unapologetic podcast in August 2025 (Screengrab) Off John Esposito, a world-renowned American author, professor, and scholar of Islam who consistently challenged western stereotypes, died aged 86 on Wednesday, his colleagues at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, announced

The sale intends to bolster Saudi air defence systems as the kingdom risks escalation with the Iran-backed Houthis.

Business executives are making contingency plans in case a growing feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE escalates

Iran targets US base in Jordan, Houthis strike Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaas international airport

Business executives making 'contingency plans' for UAE-Saudi Arabia feud Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 21:04 Some law firms are selecting work that avoids antagonising the two rivals, while investors are navigating a new environment This picture, taken on 31 March 2026, shows the King Abdullah Financial District in the Saudi capital, Riyadh (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Business executives are making contingency plans in case a growing feud between Saudi Arabia and the UAE escalates in the oil-rich Gulf region, amid signs that the two neighbours are embroiled in an economic war of attrition

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi missiles The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen says it intercepted ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis towards the kingdom's southern region. Mohammad al-Bukhaiti, a political bureau member of the Houthis, has said the group will target Saudi Arabia's "vital infrastructure" in retaliation for the attack on Sanaa airport, according to local media.

"In the future, we will not allow any aircraft to violate Yemeni airspace, whether it be Sanaa airport or any other airport," he added. The Iran-aligned Houthis blamed Saudi Arabia for the attack, but there has been no confirmation of the kingdom's involvement.

He had served in the Senate since 2003, representing South Carolina. In May this year, Graham threatened Saudi Arabia and other Arab and Muslim countries with joining the Abraham Accords as a price to pay for ending the Israeli-US war on Iran.

Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.

Saudi Arabia and UAE cross-border trade faces delays amid tensions: Report Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 17:08 Days long wait times comes as reports say Saudi Arabia is delaying bank transfers to UAE Trucks carrying goods wait to cross into Qatar from the Salwa border-crossing in eastern Saudi Arabia, about 540 kilometres east of Riyadh, on 15 March 2026 (Fayez Nureldine/AFP) Off Cross-border trade between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is facing delays, in a sign that tensions between the Gulf neighbours are rippling through the business world

Anand met with Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Thursday and she says Canada stands alongside Persian Gulf countries as Iran lashes out against them.

US strikes in Iran come a day after Qatari, Saudi tankers hit in attacks in Strait of Hormuz.

The bargain seemed prudent, since the Arab world would accept US leadership and enjoy American protection. Nowhere was this clearer than in the network of US bases strung across the Gulf, from the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and Al Udeid in Qatar , to Prince Sultan in Saudi Arabia , Al Dhafra in the UAE and Ali Al Salem in Kuwait

Seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, to increase output by 188,000 barrels per day.

Saudi Arabias Vice Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji unexpectedly attended the former Supreme Leader's funeral

Saudi Arabia is restarting its export logistics in the Persian Gulf after a three-month pause, according to Kpler.

Relations between Saudi Arabia and the US have deteriorated due to disagreement over the kingdom's initial refusal to let Washington use its bases for an anti-Iran offensive.

Centcom leads regional security dialogue with Middle East military officials US Central Command has led a "security dialogue" alongside Bahrain's defence forces with military officials from across the Middle East. Representatives from Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen discussed "enhancing defence collaboration across the region", Centcom said in a post on X

Chinese FM comments on US-Iran talks in meeting with Saudi counterpart

Chinese vice president meets Saudi FM

At the invitation of Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and minister of foreign affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud will pay an official visit to China from June 30 to July 1, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss US-Iran agreement, peace efforts Saudi Arabias Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron have discussed the MoU signed between the US and Iran and other regional developments

Saudi Aramco resumed crude loadings on Friday at its Ras Tanura terminal in the Gulf after a near four-month halt, shipping data showed, as the world's biggest oil exporter joined a rush to move cargoes amid industry hopes of a return to normal.

The embassy will immediately restart emergency services for US citizens, while other consular services will be restored in phases, the spokesperson said. The state department suspended operations at its embassies in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after Iranian drones targeted the diplomatic missions following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran.