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.
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One Year On, Shadow of Khashoggi’s Killing Stalks Saudi Prince
Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia is trying to regain his international footing after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.
Top Bodyguard to 2 Saudi Kings Is Shot Dead
Gen. Abdulaziz al-Faghem, who oversaw protection for two Saudi kings, was shot and killed in what the Saudi news media called a personal dispute.
Saudi Arabia Plans to Let More Foreign Tourists Have Visas
The notoriously repressive kingdom will announce a new program as it tries to diversify its economy away from dependence on oil.
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.
On Khashoggi Killing and Yemen, Saudis Cannot Avoid Fresh Scrutiny
Saudi Arabia failed to stop an inquiry on atrocities in Yemen, and a documentary quotes Prince Mohammed bin Salman saying he has “all the responsibility” for the death of Jamal Khashoggi.
United Nations Live Updates: Trump Calls for Nationalism in Assembly Speech
Presidents and prime ministers have converged at the world’s most prominent diplomatic stage, amid crises ranging from climate change to possible armed conflict between Iran and the United States.
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.
Trump Focuses on Defending Saudis, Not Striking Iran, for Now
The administration is not ruling out military strikes. But for now, President Trump is content to remain within the parameters of defense, not offense.
Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities Tests U.S. Guarantee to Defend Gulf
The American hesitation to take military action may signal a weakening of its commitment to protect the Arab Persian Gulf and could embolden Iran.