Saudi Arabia & Bahrain
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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia expressed full support for Bahrain's measures to protect its national security and stability, emphasizing that Bahrain's security is integral to its own and the wider Gulf region's security.
Bahrain: Bahrain received full support from Saudi Arabia for its sovereign measures to safeguard its security and sovereignty against activities undermining national security.
May 03, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has existing pipelines to ship some oil beyond the Strait of Hormuz and plans more, but these cover only a fraction of its pre-war exports, necessitating expansion to reduce reliance.
Bahrain: Bahrain, like Kuwait, has no coastline outside the Persian Gulf and relies entirely on the Strait of Hormuz for its seabound oil and gas trade.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports due to the Iran war.
Bahrain: Bahrain, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
Business
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a key growth market for Nedap, with significant investments in infrastructure and smart cities, creating demand for Nedap's security solutions.
Bahrain: Bahrain is part of Junaid Ul Haq's new role as Country Director for Nedap, indicating potential future expansion or focus for Nedap in this region.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian drones, indicating it is also a target of Iranian retaliatory attacks despite the ceasefire, contributing to regional instability.
Bahrain: Bahrain's capital, Manama, came under attack from Iranian forces, highlighting the widespread nature of Iranian retaliatory strikes on US-allied Gulf states.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's capital was struck by an Iranian drone targeting the US embassy, and the nation has been struck in retaliatory attacks.
Bahrain: Bahrain reported a missile attack targeting the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters and has experienced blasts as the conflict expanded.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia refused to join a coordinated military response against Iran, preferring diplomacy, which strained its ties with the United Arab Emirates. It also provided financial aid to Pakistan after the United Arab Emirates declined a loan.
Bahrain: Bahrain, alongside Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, chose to stay out of direct military conflict with Iran, aligning with a de-escalation approach.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is calling for diplomatic efforts to reach a sustainable, long-term agreement to end the war.
Bahrain: Bahrain, which hosts the United States Navy's regional headquarters, arrested 41 people allegedly linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Iran issued a warning to Bahrain against siding with the US-backed resolution.
May 09, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has lodged formal protests with Iraq over attacks launched by militias operating from Iraqi territory, indicating regional concern over the conflict.
Bahrain: Bahrain has summoned Iraq's charge d'affaires over attacks it said were launched from Iraqi territory.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is one of the co-drafters of the resolution against Iran.
Bahrain: Bahrain is co-sponsoring the draft resolution with the United States against Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
May 04, 2026 · 75 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia reported destroying a drone in its province bordering Jordan.
Bahrain: Bahrain reported an Iranian missile hit a state-run oil refinery, causing a fire, and its forces have intercepted numerous Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.
Mar 04, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, along with Russia, is calling for continued diplomatic efforts to reach a sustainable, long-term agreement to end the war.
Bahrain: Bahrain, hosting the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, arrested 41 individuals suspected of links to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, indicating internal tensions and its alignment with the United States.
May 09, 2026 · 24 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a potential target for Donald Trump to normalize ties with Israel, which could reshape the region, but it requires a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Bahrain: Bahrain previously forged diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords, which Donald Trump aims to expand.
Oct 12, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz. A pipeline in Saudi Arabia used to bypass the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly struck by Iran.
Bahrain: Bahrain reported missile and drone attacks, indicating regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fired towards Prince Sultan Air Base, which hosts US forces, indicating its involvement as a target in the broader conflict.
Bahrain: Bahrain was targeted by Iranian strikes on hotels and a residential building, with air raid sirens sounding, though no casualties were reported.
Mar 06, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as the de facto leader of OPEC, faces a major challenge to its influence and leadership within the oil cartel due to the United Arab Emirates' exit, which exacerbates an existing rivalry over economic and geopolitical issues.
Bahrain: Bahrain is a non-OPEC country in the OPEC alliance.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
Business
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is one of the key Gulf geographies where MB Holding has operations.
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the key Gulf geographies where MB Holding has operations.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia activated its air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, indicating its direct exposure to the regional conflict and the associated security risks.
Bahrain: Bahrain experienced air-raid sirens, indicating its proximity to the conflict and the potential for spillover.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is mentioned as one of the few Gulf producers with pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and its state oil giant Aramco ramped up its East-West pipeline capacity.
Bahrain: Bahrain is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is among the Gulf states receiving drone expertise and air defense assistance from Ukraine.
Bahrain: Bahrain met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who proposed a bilateral drone defense partnership, offering Ukraine's air defense expertise.
May 04, 2026 · 14 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia reportedly refused to allow US forces to use its airspace and bases for the Hormuz operation, influencing the US's tactical decisions.
Bahrain: Bahrain urged the resumption of U.S.-Iran negotiations and stressed the importance of solidifying the ceasefire.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a country with which China has previously mediated to restart official engagement with Iran, reducing regional conflict risks.
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the counterparts with whom Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke regarding the Iran war.
Apr 16, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia was one of the stops during Keir Starmer's diplomatic trip to the Gulf region.
Bahrain: Bahrain is one of the Gulf nations visited by Keir Starmer during his diplomatic trip, where he discussed the ongoing regional tensions and met with its leadership.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Bahrain: Bahrain was mentioned as an ally of Saudi Arabia that previously cut ties with Qatar, providing historical context to the improved relations.
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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