Greek Patriot systems deployed in Saudi Arabia shot down ballistic missiles amid the US–Israel–Iran conflict, drawing praise from allies but fierce backlash at home over Greece’s growing role in the war

The Greek army unit, which has been deployed with the US-made anti-aircraft and anti-missile system since 2021, is credited with intercepting two Iranian ballistic missiles on Thursday

According to ministry sources, the air defense systems were activated immediately, and two missiles were launched to intercept the incoming targets.

Two drones caused a small fire and material damage at the embassy compound, as regional tensions escalate following recent strikes on Iran

Drone strikes and escalating military exchanges have forced precautionary shutdowns of major oil and gas facilities in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Israel, disrupting exports and jolting global markets.

To Vima spoke with Thanos Petouris, a researcher at the European Institute of Peace with deep knowledge of Yemen’s political situation, in an effort to decode developments in the strife-plagued corner of the Arabian Peninsula

The greek Minister of Environment and Energy met Eric Trump in Saudi Arabia to present investment opportunities in Greek real estate for the Trump Organization held, as Athens attempts to deepen U.S. investment ties following a Chevron energy deal

Abu Dhabi says it will end its last counterterrorism mission after Saudi Arabia backed a demand for Emirati troops to leave, following airstrikes and rising tensions between the two Gulf powers over Yemen

The United States, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt are pressing for a humanitarian truce in Sudan as fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces devastates the country, triggering famine, mass displacement, and escalating ethnic violence

In an interview with TO BHMA, Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, highlights the Kingdom’s interest in collaborating with Greek companies.

Saudi Industry Minister Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef visits Athens to deepen trade and industrial ties with Greece, focusing on non-oil sectors, renewable energy, and major joint projects such as the Saudi-Greek energy interconnection

Inaugural high-level cooperation council between Greece and Saudi Arabia commenced on Monday, attended by visiting Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud