# Riyadh

Tehran’s Grand Gamble: A Strategic Overture to Decouple Riyadh from Washington

Iran is pursuing a bold diplomatic strategy to recruit Saudi Arabia into an anti-American alignment, citing the unreliability of U.S. security guarantees. This pivot threatens to undermine the petrodollar and force Riyadh to choose between its traditional Western alliance and regional stability.

SoMi2026年4月1日 12:58

#Iran-Saudi Relations#Geopolitics#U.S. Foreign Policy

View of Riyadh skyline showcasing modern architecture against a vibrant sky with bicycles in the foreground.

World

Missiles Over Riyadh Signal Escalation as Saudi Defences Intercept Strike

Saudi air defences intercepted four ballistic missiles over Riyadh on March 18, triggering the city's first wide-scale mobile air-raid alerts since a joint US–Israeli strike on Iran on February 28. No casualties were reported initially, but the incident raises the risk of regional escalation and will prompt scrutiny of attribution, defence readiness and international responses.

SoMi2026年3月19日 01:59

#Saudi Arabia#Riyadh#ballistic missiles

A suspension bridge spans over calm waters under a moody sky in Fujian, China.

World

Chinese Carriers Resume Gulf Routes as Beijing Repatriates Hundreds Stranded by Middle East Shock

Chinese carriers have begun restoring Gulf routes and repatriating hundreds of nationals after regional strikes disrupted air travel. Coordinated action by Beijing’s foreign ministry, aviation regulators and airlines enabled a rapid restart of services and highlighted both humanitarian priorities and broader diplomatic risks tied to Middle East instability.

SoMi2026年3月7日 18:10

#China#Gulf#repatriation