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.
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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.
Trump’s National Security Aides Refining Possible Iran Options
President Trump has threatened to order “the ultimate option” of a strike on Iran after attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities, but also emphasized his opposition to another war.
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.
To Find Clues in Saudi Oil Attacks, U.S. Examines Missile and Drone Parts
American investigators are gathering evidence to bolster their claim that Iran was responsible for attacking oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
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.
War Crimes Committed by Both Sides in Yemen, U.N. Panel Says
A panel of international experts has identified people it deems responsible for war crimes in Yemen and presented the confidential list to the United Nations.