Mohammed bin Salman
Mohammed bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.
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"without a doubt if Iran developed a nuclear bomb, we will follow suit as soon as possible"View Story →
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Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
September 25, 2026Iran must stop arming Houthis in Yemen, G7 says ahead of UN General Assembly
The G7 also condemns "in the strongest terms" Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying that the escalation in fighting in Yemen jeopardises global energy security.
September 22, 2026Saudi Arabia issues first air raid alerts for Riyadh since Houthis escalated attacks
Residents later received the all-clear after explosions were reported in the capital.
September 19, 2026Why US plan to sell F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia is controversial
Saudi Arabia has lobbied the US for years to buy F35s, the world's most advanced fighter jet.
September 18, 2026Houthis claim major advance in Yemen and tighten grip on Red Sea shipping lane
The Iran-backed Houthis are also reported to have seized Perim - a strategic island on the major shipping route.
September 11, 2026Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports - Reuters
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports Reuters
September 11, 2026Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris
The construction of three new parks was given the green light after a €6bn investment from Saudi Arabia.
August 24, 2026Uefa chief Ceferin rules out Fifa presidency bid
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin rules himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but expects a candidate to challenge the Fifa president's leadership in March.
August 24, 2026Esports World Cup ends with surprise win for China-based team
AG.AL claim the overall title and $7m (£5.1m) top prize at the third Esports World Cup in Paris.
August 24, 2026Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
August 7, 2026Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
August 3, 2026Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
August 2, 2026Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
July 29, 2026Alalshikh investment in Derby County moves closer
Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalised as early as next week.
July 29, 2026Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump
The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.
July 23, 2026Trump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demands
Past US presidents insisted that Saudi Arabia normalise relations with Israel in exchange for nuclear technology.
July 23, 2026US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
July 22, 2026Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine
The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.
April 25, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. - Reuters
Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S. Reuters
April 20, 2026Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact - Reuters
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact Reuters
April 11, 2026UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path - Reuters
UK's Starmer says Iran conflict shows Britain must take a new path Reuters
April 9, 2026Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says - Reuters
Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says Reuters
April 9, 2026How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
April 8, 2026Are US and Israel in lockstep in Iran war? Deciphering Trump's post after gas field attacks
What does Trump's Truth Social post after gas field attacks tell us about US-Israeli alignment?
March 19, 2026Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says Reuters
March 10, 2026