Prince Mohammed bin Zayed grew the U.A.E.’s power by following America’s lead. He now has an increasingly bellicose agenda of his own. And President Trump seems to be following him.
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What to Know About Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the Arab Ruler Swaying Trump
Prince Mohammed, the de facto ruler of the United Arab Emirates, is one of the most influential Arab leaders in Washington. Here are five takeaways from a Times report.
How U.S. Weapons Ended Up Hitting Hospitals in Yemen
A former senior State Department official sent to monitor the Saudi-led war in Yemen told us he saw firsthand how the Saudis failed to avoid civilian casualties — and how the U.S. chose to look the other way.
Saudi Warplanes, Most Made in America, Still Bomb Civilians in Yemen
U.S. efforts to reduce civilian casualties have failed to stop allied warplanes with the Saudi coalition from bombing homes and killing families in Yemen.
Iran Crisis or ‘Circus’? A Weary Middle East Wonders
A sudden profusion of incidents and warnings has stirred fears that the Trump administration is trying to gin up a flawed case for war, like the Bush administration did in Iraq in 2003.
Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Say They’re Withdrawing From Vital Red Sea Port
A withdrawal from Hudaydah, the main port for aid to starving Yemenis, would revive a deal signed in December to help avert a catastrophic famine.
Explosion in Yemen Warehouse Kills at Least 13, Including 7 Children
Houthi rebels blamed an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition for scores of casualties, but the coalition denied attacking the area.
Cholera, Lurking Symptom of Yemen’s War, Appears to Make Roaring Comeback
Health workers said that in some areas, suspected or confirmed cases have jumped to 2,000 per week from 140.
Saudi Airstrike Said to Hit Yemeni Hospital as War Enters Year 5
At least seven people were killed, including four children, in a strike that Save the Children called a ‘gross violation of humanitarian law.’
Arab Raid Led to Freedom for American Hostage in Yemen
Danny Lavone Burch, who worked for an oil company in Yemen, was rescued last week in an operation led by the United Arab Emirates with help from the United States.