From Saudi Jabs to Macron Mockery: Trump Is Burning Bridges Fast

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

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In quick succession, the President of the United States has taken public swipes at Saudi leadership and Emmanuel Macron, not over some carefully argued policy dispute, but through the sort of cheap, personal sneering one expects from a washed-up television bully, not the occupant of the White

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Iran Urges Saudi Arabia To Expel US Forces

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove US forces from its territory, saying it is time for the kingdom to reconsider its security alignment. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and reflect Tehran’s continuing effort to frame the United States as the main source of instability in West Asia. […]

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Iran Claims US AWACS Hit In Saudi Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Iran has claimed that a recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft and multiple refuelling planes, in what would mark a major escalation in the regional conflict. The claim surfaced after reports earlier confirmed that an Iranian missile and drone attack on the base […]

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Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on March 28 and discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, with both leaders focusing on regional stability and the need to protect critical energy and maritime routes. The call comes as India continues outreach to key Gulf partners amid the […]

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Pakistan Hosts Iran War De-Escalation Talks

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks on the Iran war from Sunday, as Islamabad positions itself as a possible venue for wider diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The meeting reflects Pakistan’s growing role in backchannel engagement as the conflict continues to threaten energy routes, trade flows and […]

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12 US Troops Wounded In Iran Strike

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Twelve US troops were wounded in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, in one of the most significant attacks on American forces since the start of the Iran war. Two of the wounded were reported to be in serious condition, underlining the growing risks facing US personnel stationed across the […]

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Saudi Arabia Says Iran Attacks Cannot Be Ignored

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia has sharply condemned Iran’s attacks on the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, with its representative to the UN in Geneva saying such strikes cannot be ignored or treated as routine fallout from the wider conflict. Speaking at the UN Human Rights Council, Abdulmohsen Majed Bin Khothaila said the attacks were directed […]

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Saudi to Host Arab, Islamic Ministers in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Saudi to Host Arab, Islamic Ministers for Iran War Talks Saudi Arabia is hosting a consultative meeting in Riyadh bringing together foreign ministers from several Arab and Islamic countries to discuss regional security and stability as the Iran war continues to widen across the Gulf. Riyadh Meeting on Iran War The Saudi foreign ministry said […]

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Drone Hits Saudi SAMREF Refinery in Yanbu

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

A drone has struck the SAMREF refinery in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port city of Yanbu, marking another escalation in the widening conflict’s impact on Gulf energy infrastructure. Saudi officials said the damage is being assessed, while separate industry reporting indicated the impact appeared limited. Yanbu Refinery Drone Attack Saudi authorities said the drone hit […]

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Saudi Warns Iran After Gulf Energy Attacks

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Saudi Arabia has issued one of its sharpest warnings yet to Iran after a series of attacks on Gulf energy facilities, saying regional patience is not unlimited and signalling that further escalation could trigger a stronger response from Arab states already under growing pressure from the widening conflict. Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Over Gulf Attacks […]