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West
Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest
developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional
geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions,
economic reforms, civil movements and religious dynamics. Follow how
regional actors read through ongoing regional tensions, international
negotiations and domestic challenges:
 "West Asia News Live: US and Iran to resume nuclear talks in Oslo for the first time since regional war began")
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad
bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, US
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
and Russian President Vladimir Putin's foreign policy advisor Yuri
Ushakov, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18,
2025. Reuters
Welcome to today’s
live coverage of key developments across West Asia. After nearly two
years of heightened tensions and regional conflict, the United States
and Iran are preparing to resume nuclear talks in Oslo, in what could
mark a critical turning point in regional diplomacy. Meanwhile,
investigations into civilian harm near Gaza aid sites and a surge in
PTSD diagnoses in Israel point to the deepening humanitarian and
psychological toll of ongoing violence.
In other developments, Iran has indicated it will not escalate
militarily unless provoked, while President Donald Trump has stated he
is open to meeting Iranian leaders if needed. Amid these shifts, a vote
on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest has been
delayed following intense debate within the European Broadcasting Union.
Stay tuned for updates as events unfold:
Live Updates
West
Asia News Live: Welcome to our live blog bringing you the latest
developments from West Asia. Stay updated on key shifts in regional
geopolitics, oil and energy markets, diplomacy, security tensions,
economic reforms, civil movements and religious dynamics. Follow how
regional actors read through ongoing regional tensions, international
negotiations and domestic challenges:
July 5, 2025, 05:15:06 (IST)
Saudi FM says Gaza ceasefire is top priority, not ties with Israel
Saudi
Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has declared that
Riyadh’s current focus is on securing an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,
placing it ahead of any potential normalization of ties with Israel, as
per a report in Israel National News. The statement clarifies the
kingdom’s position, indicating that progress on broader regional
diplomatic initiatives, such as establishing formal relations with
Israel, is contingent upon the resolution of the ongoing conflict.
July 5, 2025, 05:15:06 (IST)
Saudi leadership congratulates US President Donald Trump on Independence Day
The
leadership of Saudi Arabia extended congratulations to United States
President Donald Trump and the American people on the occasion of the
country’s Independence Day on July 4, according to a report in Asharq
Al-Awsat. The message represents a formal diplomatic communication
between the two nations, a standard practice for maintaining
state-to-state relations on national holidays.
July 5, 2025, 04:45:05 (IST)
Netanyahu and defense official reportedly clash over plan to displace Gazans
A
significant disagreement reportedly occurred between Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu and Ministry of Defense Director General Eyal Zamir
over a cabinet plan concerning the population of Gaza, The Times of
Israel said in a report. During what was described as a stormy meeting,
Zamir allegedly expressed disbelief at a proposal to displace two
million Gazans to the southern part of the Strip and impose a siege on
the north. He reportedly questioned the plan’s feasibility and long-term
implications by asking, “Who will govern 2 million people?”,
highlighting a rift between political leadership and defense officials
on the strategic management of the conflict and its aftermath.
July 5, 2025, 04:45:05 (IST)
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal eliminated from Club World Cup after loss to Brazil's Fluminense
Saudi
Arabian club Al Hilal has been knocked out of the Club World Cup
following a 2-1 loss to Brazil’s Fluminense in the quarterfinal stage,
as per a report in Al Jazeera. The defeat eliminates the Saudi team,
which qualified as the reigning AFC Champions League winner, from the
international tournament. Fluminense advances to the semifinals of the
competition.
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