Jun 08, 2023
US works on Israel-Saudi ties
This, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) lobby group just ahead of his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia. By…
May 08, 2023
Israel hoping for Saudi breakthrough
This, as part of talks between Washington and Riyadh. By Erin Viner United States National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to…
May 03, 2023
Jordan hosts Arab League Nations
Arab Foreign Ministers held a landmark meeting with their Syrian counterpart in Amman to discuss a Jordanian plan to achieve normalization of ties with Syria as part of a broader…
May 02, 2023
Iran, Saudis to reopen mutual embassies
The announcement follows a rapprochement between the regional rivals. By Erin Viner "During the last phone call between the foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabia on Eid al-Fitr, we…
Mar 13, 2023
Iran, Saudi Arabia restore ties
The Chinese-brokered deal between the top Sunni and Shi'ite Muslim powers may pose challenges to both Israel and the United States. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Resumption of diplomatic…
Nov 02, 2022
US fears Iran strike on Saudis
Washington has warned Tehran that it will respond to any attack on Riyadh. By Erin Viner "We are concerned about the threat picture, and we remain in constant contact through…
Feb 14, 2022
US F-22s arrive in UAE
The fighter jets were deployed as part of a multifaceted demonstration of support from the United States after a series of unprecedented attacks last month threatened American and Emirati armed…
Feb 08, 2022
Houthi/Iranian attacks on UAE a response to losses on the Yemen battlefield
- By Dr. Jonathan Spyer Expert on Syria, Iraq, radical Islamic groups, and Kurds Incensed by recent government gains in Yemen, the Iranians seek to intimidate the UAE into reversing…
Feb 02, 2022
Vatican: Lebanon’s leaders “profiting” from crisis
During a visit to Beirut, Archbishop Paul Gallagher criticized Lebanon's politicians and called for an end to "the few profiting of the suffering of many" in the devastating financial crisis…
Jan 31, 2022
Israeli President makes historic UAE visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. By Jonathan Hessen Ahead of his…