The announcement came five days after Mr. Trump said his desire to end America’s “endless wars” led him to pull back troops from the Syria-Turkey border.
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Iran State Media Say Oil Tanker Is Hit but Offer Conflicting Accounts on Cause
The ship suffered damage, according to Iranian news outlets, which initially reported a missile attack but later backtracked.
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.
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.