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Why Saudi Prince Stopped Netanyahu From Joining War Against Houthis
Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has opposed the Israeli proposal for military involvement in Yemen because of the likely backlash among the kingdom's public, a report said.
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Pakistan's Dual Messaging To Iran And Saudi Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
Tehran-based analyst Javad Heiran-Nia noted that Iran tolerates the defence of Saudi territory but treats offensive action against the Houthis as a red line.
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Who Are Houthis And Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia?
The Houthis are a military, political and religious movement that rules over most of northwest Yemen and has disrupted global trade and energy markets with attacks on cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea.
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'Fake News': Saudi On 'Suicide Bomber' Video From Mecca Mosque
The remarks came after a video went viral on social media showing the security units at the Grand Mosque in Mecca trying to tackle and subdue a man who appeared to carry a black bag.
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US Was Ready To Attack Houthis After MBS' Call For Help. Then Came Trump's U-Turn
Trump changed his plans at the eleventh hour as commanders had "approved target lists, troops were loading bombs onto US warplanes selected for the missions and the wave of attacks was just about to begin."
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Saudi Arabia's Limited Options Against Houthis After Trump's Rebuff
The US has proven to be unpredictable over the course of the war, and US President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated Middle East war ahead of congressional elections.
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Pakistan's Damage Control With Saudi After Backtracking On Houthi Fight
Pakistani officials worry the Houthi threat is more likely to draw Islamabad into a war than Iranian missile strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure were earlier this year.
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Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis
But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
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How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.
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Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
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Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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"MBS Fighting With Us": Trump's Big Claim As Iran War Rages On
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
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Screams, Prayers As Saudi Amusement Park Ride Crashes On Camera
At least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two.
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Why Saudi Prince Stopped Netanyahu From Joining War Against Houthis
Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has opposed the Israeli proposal for military involvement in Yemen because of the likely backlash among the kingdom's public, a report said.
-
Pakistan's Dual Messaging To Iran And Saudi Amid Escalating Houthi Attacks
Tehran-based analyst Javad Heiran-Nia noted that Iran tolerates the defence of Saudi territory but treats offensive action against the Houthis as a red line.
-
Who Are Houthis And Why Are They Attacking Saudi Arabia?
The Houthis are a military, political and religious movement that rules over most of northwest Yemen and has disrupted global trade and energy markets with attacks on cargo ships and tankers in the Red Sea.
-
'Fake News': Saudi On 'Suicide Bomber' Video From Mecca Mosque
The remarks came after a video went viral on social media showing the security units at the Grand Mosque in Mecca trying to tackle and subdue a man who appeared to carry a black bag.
-
US Was Ready To Attack Houthis After MBS' Call For Help. Then Came Trump's U-Turn
Trump changed his plans at the eleventh hour as commanders had "approved target lists, troops were loading bombs onto US warplanes selected for the missions and the wave of attacks was just about to begin."
-
Saudi Arabia's Limited Options Against Houthis After Trump's Rebuff
The US has proven to be unpredictable over the course of the war, and US President Donald Trump seems reluctant to widen an already unpopular and stalemated Middle East war ahead of congressional elections.
-
Pakistan's Damage Control With Saudi After Backtracking On Houthi Fight
Pakistani officials worry the Houthi threat is more likely to draw Islamabad into a war than Iranian missile strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure were earlier this year.
-
Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis
But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.
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Pilgrims Kick Off Hajj As War's Trajectory Hangs In Balance
The start of the hajj came as US President Donald Trump continued to send mixed signals over a possible agreement to extend an uneasy ceasefire with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
-
Saudi Arabia Launched Covert Attacks On Iran Amid Middle East War: Report
The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder in defending itself against its main regional rival.
-
How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz
Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.
-
Saudi Arabia Is "Pressing" US To Drop Iran Port Blockade Plan: Report
Saudi Arabia has managed to get its oil exports up by piping its crude across the desert to the Red Sea, while Iran's Hormuz blockade persisted. Riyadh is worried those supplies would be at risk if the Red Sea's exit route were also closed.
-
Pakistan's Peace Broker Role In Iran-US War Has A Saudi Problem
If Tehran continues to strike the neighbouring Gulf nation in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, Islamabad's mutual defence agreement with Riyadh, signed in September, may become a complication for Pakistan's peace broker role.
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"MBS Fighting With Us": Trump's Big Claim As Iran War Rages On
Analysts familiar with Saudi government thinking believe that MBS is concerned that if US forces pull back now, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the Middle East will be left to confront an "emboldened and furious" Iran on their own.
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Screams, Prayers As Saudi Amusement Park Ride Crashes On Camera
At least 23 people were injured, some seriously, after a ride in an amusement park in Saudi Arabia's Taif malfunctioned and broke into two.
