Tag: Saudi Arabia
How Big of a Threat Are the Houthis?
The Saudi ambassador to the U.S. compared them to the Islamic State.
For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.
Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War
A rare joint visit to Tehran is expected by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan amid reports that the U.S. and Israel are drawing up plans to renew their war on Iran.
Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport After Weeks of Houthi Attacks
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month and have threatened to strike it again.
The Epstein Files Produce an Unlikely Weapon for the Houthi Messaging Wars
The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.
Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave
For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.
Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say
The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.
The Iran War Has Changed the World Forever
Some dramatic long-term consequences are just beginning to come into view.
Democratic Senators Move to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal
The move will force a vote on the agreement after the midterm elections, though it faces steep odds in the Republican-controlled Congress even amid bipartisan concern about the deal.
Attacks on Tankers in Mideast Surge, but Oil Exports Remain Steady
Shipping operators are braving the Strait of Hormuz, but the risks are high and transportation costs have skyrocketed.