Middle East war live: Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation after US–Iran clashes

May 5, 2026 - 03:00
Middle East war live: Saudi Arabia calls for de-escalation after US–Iran clashes
Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded fire, rattling a fragile ceasefire. The UN Security Council is set to hold a closed-door meeting on Lebanon later in the day. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.