Politics Jul 23 WATCH LIVE: White House holds briefing as U.S. reaches deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear program 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
World Jul 22 AP report: Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium The deal is expected to last 30 years and is also expected to involve U.S. firms in developing the program. By Aamer Madhani, Michelle L. Price, Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Jul 22 A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk 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. By Fatma Khaled, Ahmed Al-Haj, Associated Press
World Jul 20 U.S. military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front. By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
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
May 26 Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its pinnacle By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press This year, the pilgrimage occurs amid a tenuous ceasefire in the Iran war and related uncertainty in the region. Continue reading
May 25 Trump says Iran deal should include additional countries joining Abraham Accords By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Monday that any agreement with Iran should include a requirement for several additional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords, the U.S.-brokered agreements aimed at normalizing relations with Israel that were forged… Continue reading
May 25 Muslims begin the annual Hajj in sweltering heat against a backdrop of war concerns By Baraa Anwer, Mariam Fam, Associated Press The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began Monday. Continue reading