Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia facing growing pressure on multiple fronts as Houthis escalate in Yemen
“They’re surrounded from the south and the north and the east,” the source said, citing the Houthis in Yemen and the Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi militias in Iraq as major security concerns.
US senators seek more information on Trump's Saudi nuclear proposal, letter says
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could revive Israel-Saudi normalization efforts - analysis
Iran's targeting of US bases may have used Russian spy satellite imagery - report
Saudi pipeline outage threatens loss of 4% of global oil supply
Drone strikes that damaged a Saudi pipeline yesterday could cut up to 4% of global oil supply and spur even higher fuel prices.
Yemeni army rosters filled with 'ghost names,' leaving Mocha vulnerable to Houthi takeover - report
Blame for the apparent lack of military resistance to the Houthi takeover has been split between Yemeni leaders, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, according to a Saturday CNN report.
BRICS, Oman talks reveal how Gulf states are preparing for Iran’s next phase - analysis
From the BRICS summit in India to planned talks in Oman, regional powers are looking for a path forward as tensions with Iran continue to reshape the Middle East.
Saudi pipeline attack exposes growing power of Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq’s confirmation that an attack on Saudi energy infrastructure originated from its territory has raised new questions over the power of Iran-backed militias.
Trump says Iran probably responsible for attack on Saudi pipeline
Trump told reporters that Iran was likely responsible for an aerial attack launched from Iraq on Saudi Arabia that shut down its East-West pipeline.
Iraqi military commander dismissed following drone attack on Saudi Arabia originating from Iraq
Later on Saturday, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the drone attacks, two security sources told Reuters.
Turkey's foreign minister discusses attacks on Saudi Arabia with Saudi counterpart, source says
Last month, NATO member Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement that includes a mutual defense clause similar to NATO's Article 5.
Twenty-five years is long enough: It is time for Trump to declassify the Saudi 9/11 files - opinion
The families of those murdered on September 11 deserve to know what the US government knows about the worst terrorist attack in the nation’s history.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis - report
Trump rejected the request, and US officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Houthi threat to Red Sea expands with takeover of Mocha, potentially reshaping region - analysis
The advance by the Houthis was anticipated. It also appears that although the Houthis suffered some setbacks on other fronts, this offensive could have wider implications for the region.
