The administration is not ruling out military strikes. But for now, President Trump is content to remain within the parameters of defense, not offense.
Tag: United Arab Emirates
Ally Attacks Ally in Yemen’s War Within a War
The United Arab Emirates is accused of bombing Saudi-backed forces in Yemen, even though Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. are allies there.
With Guns, Cash and Terrorism, Gulf States Vie for Power in Somalia
In a battle for influence, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have both sent money and weapons to Somalia. A secret recording suggests that militants may be working with the Qataris.
Iran’s Seizure of British Vessel Further Roils Gulf Region
The seizure came a day after the United States said it had shot down an Iranian drone, reviving fears of a military clash in the Persian Gulf.
Yemen Has Been a Saudi Prince’s War. Now It’s His Quagmire.
The withdrawal of Saudi Arabia’s key ally in Yemen leaves Prince Mohammed with few good options. Now he is asking for increased American help.
Iran Says It Seized Foreign Tanker, Escalating Regional Tensions
A video released by the Revolutionary Guards showed the ship’s name as the Riah — the same as a missing Emirati tanker — and said it was smuggling fuel.
House Votes to Block Arms Sales to Gulf Nations, Setting Up Trump’s Third Veto
The measures would block the sale of billions of dollars of arms to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. No other foreign policy issue has made as big a rift between the president and Congress.
Iran Says It Aided Oil Tanker, Amid Reports of Missing U.A.E. Ship
The Foreign Ministry said security forces recently helped a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not identify the ship or its owner.
Iran Says It Aided Foreign Tanker, Amid Reports of Missing U.A.E. Ship
The Foreign Ministry said security forces recently helped a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not identify the ship or its owner.
U.A.E. Pulls Most Forces From Yemen in Blow to Saudi War Effort
The major reduction in troops by the Emiratis, the military linchpin of the Saudi-led war in Yemen, is a belated recognition that the war is no longer winnable.