Riyadh
The new crescent: Mecca pact gives rise to a Saudi-led Sunni bloc, posing new challenges for Israel
BEHIND THE LINES: Anti-Israel statements of the emergent alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are not just rhetoric. Rather, they form an integral element in its strategy.
Saudi Arabia considers backing Yemeni ground offensive to retake Houthi-held Red Sea coast
Saudi Arabia-US nuke deal helps MBS realize Saudi Vision 2030 - opinion
US-Saudi nuclear deal shows the Abraham Accords is a positive incentive - analysis
Gulf states and Netanyahu: Shifting dynamics in Washington’s corridors - opinion
Gulf leaders are using their growing influence in Washington to press President Trump away from Netanyahu’s war footing and toward a regional settlement tied to the Palestinian issue.
Iraq condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia amid US pressure on Iranian-backed militias
Iraq condemned recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, vowed cooperation in the investigation, and moved to distance Iranian-backed militias amid growing US pressure.
Diplomatic anchor or strategic space for Iran: Saudi airspace becomes new challenge for Trump
US President Donald Trump’s announcement of Operation Project Freedom angered Riyadh, leading Saudi Arabia to inform the US that it would not allow the US military to fly through Saudi airspace.
Middle East realignment: Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are reshaping US-Iran relations - opinion
Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan’s mediation between the US and Iran signals a new regional alignment with implications for Israel’s regional influence.
IRGC issues evacuation warning for civilians close to US forces in Gulf States
The IRGC warns civilians to avoid US forces in the Gulf, as tensions rise with threats toward the UAE and Bahrain. Iran also launched drones and missiles at Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia expelling Iran's military attaché brings Riyadh-Tehran normalization into question
The decision, announced by the Saudi foreign ministry, follows a similar move by Qatar, which also declared the security and military attaché in Iran’s embassy as persona non grata on Wednesday.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
Drone strike hits Erbil refinery halting operations, Riyadh intercepts Iranian missiles, drones
A drone strike caused a fire at an Iraqi refinery, while Saudi Arabia intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting key regions.
WATCH: IRGC-linked media shares propaganda video using Lego, blaming Israel-US for Minab school
Iran’s Revayat-e Fath institute's propaganda video uses Lego models to blame Israel and the US for the Minab strike and shows "retaliatory" attacks on Cyprus, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Iraq.
Saudi shoots down nine drones, warns Iran of possible retaliation to attacks
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week.
