US House Democrats question Pompeo aides on Saudi weapons

Top aides to United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo went before a Congressional panel on Wednesday to defend President Donald Trump's decision to fire the former Department of State inspector general while he was investigating weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and allegations that Pompeo misused department funds.

Tulsi Gabbard: Trump's 'Impulsive' Policies on Display in Iraq

US Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard said President Donald Trump's "short-sighted" military policies in Iraq "led to our embassy being besieged." 

Saudi-Led Coalition Forces Enter Hodeidah Airport in Western Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition-backed mercenaries have gained control over the key Yemeni airport of Hodeidah port city, a media source reported on Saturday.

UAE Asks US, France for Military Help in Yemeni Port Hodeidah

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) asked the United States and France this week to provide the Saudi-led offensive on a Yemeni port with military assistance, media reported.

US Sought Saudi Oil Support before Iran Move

A day before US President Donald Trump withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal, one of his senior officials phoned Saudi Arabia to ask the world’s largest oil exporter to help keep prices stable if the decision disrupted supply.

Saudi, UAE, Jordanian Military Officials Meet SDF Commanders in Northern Syria

The Saudi, UAE and Jordanian military commanders held a meeting with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leaders in Northern Syria while earlier reports said that a 'border guard force' has been formed by the Kurdish forces in the region with the financial support of Riyadh.

Riyadh works to allay India's concerns about oil prices

India should rest assured that Riyadh will do its part to ensure its economy can move forward in the face of higher oil prices, the Saudi energy minister said.

Saudi Arabia designates Hezbollah leader on terror list

Saudi State Security Presidency designated on Wednesday 10 Hezbollah commanders, including its head, on the kingdom's terrorism list, Al Arabiya local news reported.

Riyadh offers oil assurances after U.S. walkout on JCPOA

With the United States reneging on the Iranian nuclear deal, Saudi Arabia is committed to ensuring oil market stability, its energy ministry said.

European allies decry Trump move on Iran; Israel, Saudis praise it

Israel praised President Donald Trump's decision to pull the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal, while Washington's allies in Europe expressed regret over the decision and said they would to try keep the pact alive.

United Nations says 96 victims in latest Yemen capital bombardment

The United Nations said Tuesday official information it had received from Yemeni authorities indicated 96 victims in the latest bombardment to have struck the capital Sana'a.

Iran calls $6bn US court verdict a ‘mockery’ of justice, Americans & 9/11 attacks victims

Accusing Washington of attempts to “rewrite history,” Iran has firmly rejected as a “mockery” of the justice system the US court’s recent default ruling which ordered Tehran to pay over $6 billion in damages to 9/11 victims.

Saudi Arabia Ready to Send Troops to Syria if Proposed : Foreign Minister

Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said Monday that Riyadh is willing to send troops to Syria as part of a wider international coalition if it receives a proposal to do so, as cited by Saudi State TV.

Trump Requested $4bln from Saudi King over Syria, Report Says

A recent report suggests that US President Donald Trump asked Saudi King Salman for $4 billion to push ahead with its destructive and destabilizing policies in Syria.

Mattis: US should maintain support to Arab Coalition in Yemen

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has asked the US Congress not to interfere with America’s role in the war in Yemen, where it is supporting Saudi-led coalition military operations.

Saudi threatens to develop nuclear bomb if Iran does

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud announced on Thursday that his country would develop a nuclear bomb if Iran does so, Al Arabiya local news reported.

Corbyn Urges May to Condemn Saudi War on Yemen As Bin Salman Visits

The British opposition Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn called on Prime Minister Theresa May to protest Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen during the visit of the kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to London.

AIPAC speakers praise Saudi Arabia and UAE leadership

The chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations in the US has urged the pro-Israel lobbying group, AIPAC, to support Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the leadership of the United Arab Emirates.

Egypt court upholds Tiran, Sanafir transfer to Saudi Arabia

Egypt's top court has upheld a deal to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.

UK demands 'urgent debate' on Eastern Ghouta at UN

The U.K. on Thursday asked the UN Human Rights Council to hold an "urgent debate" this week on the situation in Syria's besieged Eastern Ghouta.