Al-Hadath is a Saudi Arabic-language news channel. Known for its pro-Saudi editorial stance, coverage of Gulf and regional security affairs, and frequent reporting on Iran, Hezbollah, and proxy conflicts across the Middle East. Recently, Al-Hadath has been an active source for exclusive reporting on Lebanon-Israel negotiations, Iran nuclear diplomacy, and Hezbollah military infrastructure. Last updated 6 days ago
Syria's Interior Ministry seized a weapons truck that left Iraq bound for Hezbollah in Lebanon. It was carrying 150 explosive drones, long-range missiles, and anti-tank missiles. An investigation continues to capture all those involved. - Al Hadath
A declaration of intent on pilot zones in southern Lebanon is expected to be announced following today's Washington talks, with Israeli and Lebanese negotiators reportedly in advanced stages of agreement. - Saudi Al-Hadath
U.S. forces near Iran will remain at current levels until negotiations progress, a U.S. official told Saudi Al-Hadath. A full drawdown is tied to a final agreement.
The official said economic and military pressure over the past year and a ...
U.S. forces near Iran will remain at current levels until negotiations progress, a U.S. official told Saudi Al-Hadath. A full drawdown is tied to a final agreement.
The official said economic and military pressure over the past year and a half drove Iran to offer concessions, calling the negotiation process "one of the most difficult in history." Iran must prove it has stopped funding proxies and is ready to act as a normal country.
On the Strait of Hormuz, the official said Iran "no longer has actual control" over the waterway, noting mines are currently present and that traffic is expected to increase significantly within two weeks.
The U.S. worked with Iranian parties that favored change, the official added. Hardliners opposed the agreement and offered no practical alternative.
Saudi channel Al Hadath aired footage of a Hezbollah tunnel beneath Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, reportedly revealing part of the group's underground infrastructure near the Israeli border.
The footage is believed to have originated from Israeli sources.
Saudi channel Al Hadath published footage from a Hezbollah tunnel under Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. Footage likely transferred by Israeli sources.
Hezbollah and the Amal Movement are no longer insisting on an Israeli withdrawal before agreeing to a ceasefire, according to a Lebanese source cited by Al Hadath.
A Western diplomatic source told Saudi outlet Al-Hadath that Iran must not be allowed the final say on Lebanon, warning against linking Lebanon's future to the Islamabad negotiations. The source said the U.S. move toward an agreement with Iran drove Israel's escalation in Lebanon.
A U.S. official told Al Hadath that Hezbollah bears full responsibility for the current and future escalations, and the Lebanese state is responsible for neglecting to disarm the group. The U.S. informed Lebanon that Israel escalated its operations due to that failure. The official added that Beirut and Dahiyeh can be protected if Lebanon acts seriously against Hezbollah's leadership.
Egypt summoned Hamas and Palestinian factions to an emergency meeting Wednesday. Phase 2 ceasefire talks have hit an impasse. Arab and international contacts have ramped up to prevent a full collapse in Gaza. - Al-Hadath
Tasnim, Iran's state-affiliated news agency, denies an Al Hadath report claiming Tehran is prepared to export its highly enriched uranium. Tasnim says no nuclear commitment exists in the current agreement text and calls the Saudi outlet's claim of Iranian sourcing a fabrication tied to U.S. psychological operations.
Iran-Pakistan cooperation has slipped over the past two weeks amid a reported "lack of trust" between the two sides, per a diplomatic source cited by Saudi Al-Hadath. Pakistan's Interior Minister is currently in Tehran for his second visit in days, but Islamabad remains frustrated by Tehran-linked back channels and disagreements over where and how talks should take place.
A Hezbollah-linked source told Al Hadath that the group has defined its ceasefire stance around Israel's obligations and will reject any return to the situation before March 2. Hezbollah said it accepts negotiation objectives but disagrees on the approach, while leaving room for regional dynamics and a united Lebanese position to shape outcomes.
Iraqi army vehicles seen arriving at the alleged site of a covert Israeli base in the Iraqi desert, according to footage published by Saudi outlet Al Hadath. It is unclear when the footage was taken.
Report: Negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are advancing, with initial deals struck to lift the blockade in phases. A resolution for stranded vessels could come within hours, per Saudi Al-Hadath.
Iran's FM Araghchi has not been authorized by Tehran to meet with the Americans in Islamabad. His meetings will be exclusively with Pakistani officials, according to Al-Hadath, citing Pakistani sources.
