Turkey Ready to Meet Saudi Arabia’s Military Needs
Ongoing attacks by the Houthis could give rise to military needs for Saudi Arabia. Against this backdrop, Turkey is prepared to assist Saudi Arabia under a trilateral defense…
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Five Killed, Including Children, in Tit-for-Tat Attacks Between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
At least five people, including three children, have been killed amidst escalating tit-for-tat attacks between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Following this violence, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the…
China Conveys Message to Iran to Rein in Houthis at Saudi Request
At the request of Saudi Arabia and following recent Houthi attacks, China has privately conveyed a message to Iran urging it to rein in the Houthi rebels in…
Houthi Drone Shot Down Over Mecca; OIC Condemns Act
Saudi Arabia has destroyed a drone belonging to Yemen’s Houthi rebels near the holy city of Mecca. The Saudi-led military coalition reported that the drone was destroyed in…
Mecca Pact Faces Major Questions; Pakistan Under Pressure
After establishing itself as a key player in regional diplomacy by mediating talks between Washington and Tehran, Pakistan achieved a major milestone in its expanded diplomatic efforts last…
Saudi Arabia’s major pipeline shut down; 4% of global oil supply at risk
A key pipeline used for Saudi Arabia’s oil exports has been damaged in a Houthi attack. If this Red Sea-bound line cannot be restarted quickly, the country faces…
US Approves $5 Billion Bomb Sale to Saudi Arabia
Amidst the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, Washington has approved the potential sale of bombs, guidance kits, and related equipment worth $5 billion to Saudi Arabia.…
Turkey Announces Major ‘Mecca Defense Alliance’; Pakistan to Lead
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Monday (August 31) that the trilateral defense agreement signed between Ankara, Islamabad, and Riyadh will be officially named the ‘Mecca Defense…
Trump to Pursue Nuclear Deal with Saudi Arabia Conditional on Recognizing Israel
President Donald Trump has submitted the proposed civil nuclear technology cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to the US Congress for final review. However, he has attached a major…
Houthis Claim Ballistic Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi oil tanker. However, Saudi Arabia has not yet confirmed the attack. A…
