The Turkish president has successfully claimed the moral high ground vacated by President Trump, and he has kept up the pressure on Saudi Arabia.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
In Extraordinary Statement, Trump Stands With Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing
“It could very well be that the crown prince had knowledge of this tragic event — maybe he did and maybe he didn’t!” President Trump said.
Saudi King Stands by Crown Prince as Outrage Over Khashoggi Killing Spreads
In his first public remarks since the dissident Jamal Khashoggi was killed in Istanbul last month, King Salman avoided directly mentioning the scandal.
U.S. Levels Sanctions on 17 Saudis for Alleged Involvement in Khashoggi Killing
A senior administration official said the United States was unlikely to take further steps against Saudi leaders, suggesting that both sides hope to put the episode behind them.
Saudis Shift Account of Khashoggi Killing Again, as 5 Agents Face Death Penalty
The kingdom’s prosecutor acknowledged that Saudi agents dismembered the dissident, but said the killing was not premeditated. Five agents face the death penalty.
Turkey Calls for International Inquiry in Khashoggi Killing
Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi dissident killed in a consulate in Istanbul. Turkey is keeping pressure on as Saudi Arabia tries to wrap up its investigation.
‘Tell Your Boss’: Recording Is Seen to Link Saudi Crown Prince More Strongly to Khashoggi Killing
A Saudi operative’s comments to a royal aide after the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi is among the strongest evidence yet tying Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to his death.
Saudis Close to Crown Prince Discussed Killing Other Enemies a Year Before Khashoggi’s Death
During discussions in Riyadh in 2017, Saudi intelligence officials discussed hiring private companies to kill the head of Iran’s Quds force and other Iranian operatives.
Saudis Sent Experts to Remove Evidence of Khashoggi’s Killing, Turkey Says
Turkish officials said a Saudi chemist and toxicologist were part of a cleanup team sent to Istanbul, under the guise of helping with the investigation.
SoftBank Chief Won’t Shun Saudi Arabia Despite Killing
Masayoshi Son, the chief executive of Japan’s SoftBank Group, condemned the murder of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi but added that “we cannot turn our backs on the Saudi people.”