World Jul 27 Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks underscore tensions By Samy Magdy, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press
World Jul 23 Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel President Donald Trump’s social media post asserting that the agreement was subject to the Saudis joining the Abraham Accords was unexpected and almost certain to make finalizing the deal complicated. By Aamer Madhani, Collin Binkley, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press
World Jul 23 Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, threatening to widen Iran war As the U.S. carried out a 12th night of strikes across Iran, President Donald Trump threatened “major military punishment” against the Houthis if their attacks on ships continue. By Elena Becatoros, Fatma Khaled, Collin Binkley, Associated Press
Politics Jul 23 WATCH: White House holds briefing as Trump says nuclear program deal requires Saudi Arabia to join Abraham Accords When asked by a reporter why the condition was not mentioned in the initial announcement, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president was the “final dealmaker” and has called on Saudi Arabia to join the accords “on numerous… By Associated Press
World Jul 22 Watch 9:11 Critics warn U.S. nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia could fuel proliferation The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark deal that would give the kingdom a civilian nuclear program using American technology, and might allow for uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. Critics warn it could lead to further nuclear proliferation. Nick… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Veronica Vela
Jul 22 AP report: Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium By Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program. Continue reading
Jul 22 A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk By Fatma Khaled, Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press A declared blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen's Houthi rebels has the potential to widen the Iran war and further disrupt global oil supplies and international trade. Continue reading
Jul 20 U.S. military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front. Continue reading
Jul 20 Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis announce a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia By Fatma Khaled, Associated Press Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia. Monday's decision comes in retaliation for a blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa International Airport. Continue reading
May 27 Trump tells PBS News that Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up highly enriched uranium By Liz Landers His comments come as the United States and Iran try to strike a deal to end the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East for the last three months. Continue reading