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October 25, 2024

Saudi Arabia and Iran squash decades of hostility with unprecedented joint military drills

Saudi Arabia and Iran held their first-ever joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman, their ministries revealed this week, in what would seem to be a sign of rapprochement between the longtime regional foes.

October 20, 2024

Graham says Israel has window to 'replace Hamas forever' after Sinwar killing: 'Door is now open'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Israel-Saudi Arabia normalization after the killing of Oct. 7 mastermind Yahya Sinwar could "replace Hamas forever."

October 8, 2024

Prospects of a deal with Israel fade away as Saudis invite Iranian foreign minister to visit

An Israel-Saudi normalization deal has seemingly evaporated as Iran’s foreign minister visits the kingdom on Tuesday to discuss efforts to halt Tel Aviv’s incursions into Gaza and Lebanon.

September 4, 2024

Harris' foreign policy record gives insight to goals: Getting tough on Saudi Arabia and renewing Iran deal

Saudi Arabia and its partners in the region may have a fraught relationship with the U.S. if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidency, experts say.

August 27, 2024

US top general says tensions in Middle East have 'somewhat' eased amid new Iranian threats

Joint Chiefs Chairman Brown said concerns over a wide-scale war in the Mideast have eased "somewhat" but leaders from both Israel and Iran continue to prepare for all-out fight.

June 29, 2024

Anti-Israel protesters arrested trying to disrupt Biden's megabucks fundraiser

Dozens of anti-Israel protesters were arrested in New York City Friday as they tried to disrupt a big-money fundraiser for President Biden in midtown Manhattan.

June 29, 2024

Why Saudi Arabia matters more than ever to the US in a volatile Middle East

Saudi Arabia is a country undergoing dramatic social, economic, and religious reform, probably more sweeping than any other country in modern times.

June 21, 2024

Over 1,000 Muslim worshippers die of heat exhaustion during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia: report

Over 1,000 individuals participating in the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca this year have perished due to heat-related afflictions, according to reports.

June 18, 2024

Muslim pilgrims complete this year's Hajj as deadly triple-digit temps sear Mecca

Muslim pilgrims have completed the Hajj, a religious rite of passage marked this year by scorching heat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the deaths of dozens from sunstroke.

May 20, 2024

Saudi Arabia's national carrier orders more than 100 new Airbus jets as it ramps up tourism push

Saudi Group, which represents Saudi Arabia's national airline Saudia and budget carrier Flyadeal, has ordered 105 new Airbus jets as part of the country's push to bring in more tourists.