Saudi Arabia

'Why don't they talk about the Iranian occupation?'

Saudi journalist blasts hypocrisy in Arab world, which attacks the Israeli "occupation" while ignoring the Turkish and Iranian occupations.

Turkey: Saudi journalist was killed in Saudi mission in Istanbul

Turkish police say prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi mission in Istanbul. Saudi Arabia denies.

Jordan receives financial aid package from Gulf allies

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait provide Jordan with $1 billion in financial aid to help ease economic crisis.

Senate passes resolution to declassify, release 9/11 Saudi docs

Bill calls to release tens of thousands of documents relating to Saudi Arabia and the 9/11 terror attacks.

Saudi Arabia embraces yoga

Instructor spearheads efforts to normalize yoga in Saudi Arabia. 'Five years ago, this would have been impossible.'

Israel sells Saudi Arabia Iron Dome

Defense establishment initially opposed deal, but American pressure and Saudi promise that system would not endanger Israel led to signing.

Saudi FM: Iran deal is 'too weak'

Saudi Foreign Minister tells Russian counterpart the 2015 nuclear deal is not good enough.

Canada in diplomatic talks with Saudi Arabia

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government is engaging diplomatically with Saudi Arabia after recent row.

Millions head to Saudi Arabia for annual hajj pilgrimage

Five-day Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca beginning Sunday expected to draw more than two million Muslims from around the world.

Report: Bomb that killed dozens of children was provided by US

Bomb that killed 51 and left 79 injured was provided to Saudi Arabia by the US, report says.

Suspected Islamist neutralized in Saudi Arabia

Saudi security forces neutralize man with "Islamic State" ideologist who was wearing what looked like an explosive vest.

Former Mossad chief doubtful Russia can force Iran out of Syria

In interview with Saudi website, Tamir Pardo discusses diplomatic contacts with the Gulf states, tension with Iran and Hezbollah.

Security Council calls for probe of Saudi attack in Yemen

UN Security Council calls for "credible" probe after air strike by Saudi-led coalition that killed at least 29 children in Yemen.

UN chief: Investigate Saudi air strike in Yemen

UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for independent probe of Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen that killed dozens of people.

Israel helps PA Arabs make pilgrimage to Mecca

COGAT works with PA, Jordan to allow thousands of Judea and Samaria Arabs to make Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.

Egypt backs Saudi Arabia in row with Canada

Egypt says it stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia against foreign interference in its domestic affairs.

U.S. urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to resolve dispute

State Department urges Canada and Saudi Arabia to use diplomacy to resolve their dispute over arrest of activists.

Abbas backs Saudi Arabia

Despite Canada's support for PA, Abbas backs Saudi Arabia in its diplomatic dispute with Canada.

Saudi Arabia to stop flights to Toronto

Saudi Arabian Airlines suspending flights to and from Toronto amid diplomatic row with Canada.

Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is

Iranian FM Zarif calls US withdrawal from deal 'bullying,' says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, are 'isolated.'

Saudi Arabia suspends trade with Canada, expels ambassador

Saudi Arabia suspends trade and investment with Canada after the Canadian foreign ministry urged Riyadh to release arrested activists.

Does Trump's 'ultimate deal' reject PLO propaganda?

Saudi badminton players refuse to play Israeli

Two Saudi badminton players forfeit match instead of playing against an Israeli opponent.

ANALYSIS: Major escalation in Yemen could trigger war

Iranian proxies launch missiles at a Saudi tanker, threaten to bomb Arab-coalition ports.

Saudi Arabia: No peace talks without eastern Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia reportedly tells allies it will not endorse any Middle East peace plan that fails to address Jerusalem or “right of return”.

Israel presents red lines on Saudi nuclear aspirations

Israeli officials reportedly trying to reach understandings with Washington on sale of nuclear reactor to Saudi Arabia.

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'Iran seeks to take control of Mecca and Medina

Former Shin Bet head: 'Iran knows that the more Arab states they recruit, the easier fighting against Saudi Arabia will be.'

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles fired by Houthis

Saudi air defenses intercept two missiles fired from rebel-held territory in neighboring Yemen.

History in Saudi Arabia as women permitted to drive

Notorious longstanding ban on female driving in Saudi Arabia lifted at midnight on Sunday.

ANALYSIS: Saudis attack Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Al Qaeda in the Arab Peninsula is on the rise and has over 4,000 fighters despite a massive US-led crackdown.

Saudi FM: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, so will we

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister tells CNN his country stands ready to build nuclear weapons if Iran restarts its nuclear weapons program.

Saudi Arabia backs Trump

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies welcome Trump’s decision to withdraw from 2015 Iran deal.

The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates give quarter billion dollars to Waqf, other Islamic groups in Jerusalem in "rescue" push.

Khamenei: Those who confront us will be defeated

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses the United States on of trying to stoke a “regional crisis”.

Saudi Prince: Palestinians should just make a deal - or shut up

Crown Prince of Saudi kingdom lashes out at Palestinian Authority, says there are more important issues for region to deal with.

Mike Pompeo: Iran supports terrorist groups

US Sec. of State Pompeo slams Iran for 'supporting the murderous Assad regime,' as well as terrorist and proxy groups.

Mike Pompeo lands in Saudi Arabia

Sec. of State Pompeo says he aims to deliver 'American diplomacy' around the world.

Saudi Arabia: Heavy gunfire reported outside Riyadh palace

Heavy gunfire in Riyadh sparks conflicting rumors.

We must not forget: Iran is the main problem

After the American attack in Syria, Yaakov Nagel tells of the enemy that is navigating part of what is happening in Syria.

Saudi King demands Palestinian state, hits Trump over J'lem move

Monarch condemns Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital, move embassy. 'Jerusalem is part of Palestine', says Salman.

Saudi king reaffirms support for Palestinian Arabs

King says Saudi support for PA 'steadfast' after crown prince says Israelis have 'right to their homeland.'

Saudi Crown Prince: Israelis have right to their own land

Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Iranian Supreme Leader "makes Hitler look good," says economic ties with Israel possible if peace is reached

MIDEAST ANALYSIS: Iran escalates conflict with Saudis in Yemen

On Sunday, the Iranian-backed Houthis lobbed seven ballistic missiles at Saudi Arabian cities from Yemenite soil. There's more.

Saudi Crown Prince holds first-ever meeting with Jewish leaders

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with heads of Orthodox Union, Reform and Conservative movements.

Judge rejects Saudi bid to dismiss 9/11 lawsuits

U.S. judge rejects Saudi Arabia’s bid to dismiss lawsuits claiming that it helped plan September 11, 2001, attacks.

Iran denies providing Houthi rebels with ballistic missiles

Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny Saudi Arabian accusations that Tehran provided Yemen rebels with ballistic capabilities.

Saudi Arabia threatens Iran after Houthi missile attack

Military coalition led by Saudi Arabia threatens retaliation against Iran after Houthi rebels fire missile barrage from Yemen.

Saudi Prince denies claiming to have Kushner 'in his pocket'

Prince Mohammed bin Salman says reports WH adviser and son-in-law of US president provided him names of people arrested in Saudi Arabia.

PM eyes Mumbai flights after Saudis open airspace

'The goal that I hope to reach is that the next flights will include direct flights from Tel Aviv to Mumbai in five hours.'

Saudi crown prince: I have Jared Kushner ‘in my pocket’

Saudi prince boasts of exerting influence over President Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner.

First Air India flight arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport

Air India launches direct route between Tel Aviv and New Delhi which flies over Saudi Arabia.

First-ever Israel-bound flight to enter Saudi Arabian airspace

In first, Air India flight passes over Saudi Arabia. Flight seen as sign of warming ties between Israel and the Arab world.

Confidant of Saudi royal family appeals to Israelis - in Hebrew

Saudi journalist close to royal family releases video statement reassuring Israelis that they would not be target of atomic weapons program.

Saudi Arabia: Iran deal is flawed

Ahead of Trump's meeting with Crown Prince, Saudi Foreign Minister criticizes 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.

Air India to fly over Saudi airspace to Israel

India's state-run carrier says its flights over Saudi airspace to Tel Aviv will begin March 22.

Iran: Saudi Crown Prince is 'simple-minded'

Iran lashes out at Saudi Crown Prince who likened Khamenei to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.

Saudi Arabia threatens Middle East nuclear arms race

'If Iran builds atomic bomb, we will too,' says kingdom's Crown Prince, raising prospect of nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Trump to host Saudi Crown Prince

U.S. President will host Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on March 20.

ANALYSIS:How Saudi Crown Prince is working on PA-Israel conflict

Crown prince Salman, el-Sisi - and Israel - plan a mega city connecting Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Trump's deal is also on the table.

Saudi Crown Prince: Turkey part of 'triangle of evil'

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Turkey is part of “triangle of evil” with Iran and hardline Islamist groups.