Worried that they can no longer count on American defense, the Saudis have begun talking to their enemies to cool conflicts in the region.
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Yemen’s Government Signs Peace Deal With Southern Rebels
The agreement aims to mend a rift between the Saudi-backed government and Emirati-backed rebels so they can focus on fighting the Iran-backed Houthis.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
New U.S. Aid to Saudi Arabia Will Include 200 Troops
The small deployment of defensive military hardware is tepid in comparison to some of the remarks leveled by American officials after the Sept. 14 strikes on Saudi oil fields.
Iran Says British Tanker Is Free to Go After 2 Months of Detention
Tehran had accused the tanker, the Stena Impero, of violating maritime rules, but the seizure was seen as retaliation for the holding of an Iranian tanker off Gibraltar.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Vows ‘All-Out War’ if U.S. or Saudis Strike
“We don’t want war,” Mohammad Javad Zarif said. But “we won’t blink to defend our territory,” he added. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said President Trump wants peace.
Pompeo Calls Attacks on Saudi Arabia ‘Act of War’ as Trump Tightens Iran Sanctions
The secretary of state’s words were the strongest so far from any American official regarding the attack on Saudi oil facilities last weekend.
Trump Says Iran Appears Responsible for Saudi Attack but That He Wants to Avoid War
Mr. Trump, who has been trying to draw the Iranians into talks, appeared to seek a de-escalation, saying “I know they want to make a deal.”
Saudi Oil Attack Photos Implicate Iran, U.S. Says; Trump Hints at Military Action
The government released satellite images indicating, they said, that the strikes came from the direction of Iraq or Iran.
Two Major Saudi Oil Installations Hit by Drone Strike, and U.S. Blames Iran
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility. But Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Tehran and said the strikes were not launched from Yemen.