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Axios reports Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman told Washington think tanks that if Trump does not follow through on his Iran threats, the regime ends up stronger, a clear reversal from earlier Saudi warnings against escalation. Within hours, the US approved a $9 billion sale of Patriot missile defense interceptors to Saudi Arabia, …
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran and Saudi Arabia are planning to conduct joint military exercises in the Red Sea, according to an Iranian report not confirmed by Riyadh, in what would be a first for the regional heavyweights. The two Middle East rivals, which have long backed opposing sides in conflict zones across the region, severed …
As a reminder, we noted in May the European Union had approved a US-backed plan to use profits and interest generated from Russian assets to help arm Ukraine; however that was a sharp reversal from the previously proposed plan – one which was heavily promoted by Zelensky and Ukraine – to confiscate some $300 billion …
Trump Org today announced a new deal with Dar Global to develop a new Trump Tower project in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dar Global issued the following statement: “Targeting the luxury Saudi Arabian market and international investors, this development significantly advances Dar Global’s growth strategy of capitalizing on opportunities across key cities in the Kingdom. As …
Zelensky jumps from his seat to wake up Biden: 'Not sleeping!' pic.twitter.com/UkgS0UlttN — Russian Market (@runews) June 13, 2024 After meeting with Zelensky, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, abruptly refused to participate in the G7 summit, which began today in Italy, citing "religious reasons." Instead, the Crown Prince of …
by Chris Black They pulled no punches and still failed badly. They can do all the airstrikes they want, the Yemenis don’t give a damn. In my article last week, I outlined the only two options for dealing with the Houthis: attempt a full scale invasion of Northern Yemen or give in to their political …
Breaking: Friends of Israel (Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan) opened a new passage to deliver goods to Israel, replacing the Red Sea. 🚨🇮🇱 Breaking: Friends of Israel (Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan) opened a new passage to deliver goods to Israel, replacing the Red Sea.🥰 pic.twitter.com/QKBgvfMDRC — Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) December 16, 2023 …