Noontime News Recap: Saudi intercepts missiles as Iran, Qatar and Musk add to global tensions

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on Sunday, including a ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh and a drone in the capital region, as well as another drone in the south, in the latest sign of rising regional tension.  🔗

Iran's foreign minister said a renewed war with the United States and Israel would not change Tehran's position, even as fresh threats from Washington kept pressure high.  🔗

Tehran is also widening a nationwide civilian mobilisation drive called Janfada, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying it is being expanded across much of the country and linked to weapons training.  🔗

In Qatar, the minister of state for foreign trade affairs warned at the World Investment forum in Doha that trade and investment cannot prosper without peace and security, underscoring how geopolitical conflict is weighing on business confidence.  🔗

Separately, Elon Musk said SpaceX restricted Ukraine's Starlink internet service, after Ukrainian officials said the connectivity problems had already been resolved, adding a fresh dispute around a vital wartime communications link.  🔗

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