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Federal probe sparks push to boot multiple Saudi military students

The federal case began after 21-year-old Saudi Royal Air Force officer, 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani, opened fire at Naval Air Station Pensacola, killing three U.S. sailors and injuring eight other people.

4 years ago

Japan’s Abe meets Saudi king amid Persian Gulf troubles

Japan has sought to remain politically neutral as tensions in the Middle East escalated following President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the U.S. from Iran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

By Abdullah Al-Shihri, The Associated Press and Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Troop deployment to Saudi Arabia raises worries of looming conflict

House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith says Trump is inflaming tensions in the region instead of calming them.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Explainer: After the attacks on Saudi oil production, why didn’t oil prices skyrocket?

The recent drone and missile attacks at Abiqaiq, Saudi Arabia's largest oil processing center, caused the worst sudden supply disruption in history, knocking out nearly 6 million barrels per day, half of the country’s total production and about 5 percent of global supply.

By Scott L. Montgomery, University of Washington

4 years ago

Should US troops be involved in the Yemen civil war?

House lawmakers voted to block U.S. military from helping Saudi allies from conducting airstrikes and other missions in the war-torn country.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

5 years ago

If US, Saudi Arabia split over journalist’s murder, will troops ever be able to leave Syria?

The US needs Saudi Arabia for regional stability; but does that still include needing the crown prince?

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

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