The West Asia is witnessing unprecedented military and diplomatic activity as tensions escalate across Saudi Arabia and surrounding regions. Saudi defense forces successfully intercepted a ballistic missile near the Prince Sultan Airbase, showcasing heightened security measures amid rising West Asia threats. Meanwhile, drone strikes rocked Doha, Beirut, and Baghdad, targeting key embassies and critical infrastructure, marking a new phase in the Iran-Israel conflict which has now entered its nineteenth day. In Tehran, Israeli airstrikes reportedly eliminated Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and former speaker Ali Larijani, intensifying international scrutiny and geopolitical instability. Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host high-stakes Arab-Islamic talks in Riyadh, bringing together foreign ministers to address regional security and diplomatic resolutions.

A missile attack has struck the United States Embassy compound in Baghdad, sending smoke rising from the heavily fortified Green Zone in the Iraqi capital. Security sources said the projectile landed within the embassy perimeter and hit a helipad inside the compound, damaging part of the facility’s air defense system. The attack marks the second time the US Embassy in Baghdad has been targeted since the regional war began on February 28. Iraq has once again become a key battleground in the conflict between Iran and the United States. Iranian-aligned militia groups have launched attacks on US bases in the region, while US forces have carried out strikes on pro-Iran groups.