The Sunni Arab regimes of the Persian Gulf have engaged in military exercises this week while drawing attention to disputed Iranian islands in the Strait of Hormuz in an attempt to ratchet up pressure on the Shiite Islamic Republic. The exercises, carried out by the...
Saudi Arabia May Be Tied to 9/11 Attacks, Ex-Senators Say
Top secret information on the Saudi Arabia’s activities around the time of the September 11, 2001 suggest the Saudi government might have played a direct role in the terrorist attacks, according to two former U.S. senators privy to such information. In a...
US Continues Mixed Signals on Arming Syrian Rebels
US Continues Mixed Signals on Arming Syrian Rebels | Saudi FM: Weapons to FSA ‘an excellent idea’
Saudis Vow ‘Iron Fist’ Against Shi’ite Protesters
Saudis Vow ‘Iron Fist’ Against Shi’ite Protesters | Interior Ministry says moving against protesters ‘the state’s right’
Saudi Official Calls for Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Mideast
A prominent member of the Saudi royal family has called for a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East, warning of the potential for a nuclear arms race in the region. Prince Turki Al Faisal urged the five permanent U.N. Security Council members to guarantee a...
US Finalizes $30 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
US Finalizes $30 Billion Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia | Administration says move will ‘help US economy’
Reports: Israel, Saudis United in Desire to See Attack on Iran
Reports: Israel, Saudis United in Desire to See Attack on Iran | Saudis, GCC members seen as ‘cornerstone’ for US moves against Iran
US, Iran Send Dueling Complaints to UN Over ‘Plot’
US, Iran Send Dueling Complaints to UN Over ‘Plot’ | Iran warns Saudis not to fall for ‘baseless’ claims
Saudi Police Open Fire on ‘Seditious’ Protesters
Saudi Police Open Fire on ‘Seditious’ Protesters | Interior Ministry blames Iran for growing unrest
Saudi Official: US Veto for Palestinian State Will Cost Saudi Alliance
The United States would lose Saudi Arabia as an ally if it blocks the Palestinian bid for statehood at the United Nations this month, according to a New York Times piece written by a senior Saudi official. "Saudi Arabia would no longer be able to cooperate with...