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October 15, 2019

Saudi Arabia opens tourism to ancient biblical sites: 'The atmosphere is changing'

Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to tourists and one group started the "first-ever Christian tour of rare sites" on Monday to a controversial location believed to be the real Mount Sinai, the mountain where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

October 14, 2019

Iran oil tanker damage from apparent missile attack captured in new photos

Images released Monday showed a pair of gaping holes in the hull of an Iranian oil tanker that Tehran says was hit by two missiles off the coast of Saudi Arabia in a mysterious attack last week that threatened to ratchet up tensions even more between the regional adversaries.

October 11, 2019

US to send 1,800 troops, dozens of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions

Roughly 1,800 U.S. service members, as well as several dozen fighter jets and other air defense implements, will be sent to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Kingdom amid heightened tensions with Iran, the Pentagon announced Friday.

October 11, 2019

Iranian oil tanker near Saudi Arabia coast hit by missiles, officials say

An Iranian oil tanker cruising 60 miles off the coast of Saudi Arabia was rocked by a pair of missiles Friday, briefly causing an oil leak and more broadly threatening to further inflame fraught regional tensions between the two heavyweight Muslim nations.

October 10, 2019

Saudi women allowed to join military in latest ease on restrictions

Following a string of updates to Saudi Arabian laws that loosen restrictions on women, the Middle Eastern country has unveiled another--permission for women to join the military.

October 4, 2019

Joel Rosenberg: US and Saudi Arabia must stand together against Iran

For too long, U.S. senators have hesitated to stand with Saudi Arabia, a long-time American ally and vital energy supplier to our allies in Europe and Asia. But as the Iranian regime shows its power, it’s time to pick a side.

September 30, 2019

Fire at Saudi high-speed rail station injures at least 5

At least five people were injured Sunday when a fire broke out at a high-speed rail station in Saudi Arabia, authorities said. 

September 30, 2019

Saudi King Salman's bodyguard shot, killed in personal dispute, state media reports

A bodyguard who served Saudi Arabia's King Salman was fatally shot during a personal dispute, state media reported.

September 28, 2019

'Enough is enough': Saudi foreign minister warns of danger of appeasing Iran

Saudi Arabia's top diplomat has sounded a new warning against appeasing Iran.

September 26, 2019

Israeli Ambassador Danon: Don’t be fooled by Iran – Evil regime embraces terrorism, bloodshed and blackmail

Iran funds terrorist organizations in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip to the tune of over $7 billion per year. These proxies, in turn, conduct operations around the world at the bidding of their Iranian patrons.