Tag: saudi arabia
Pentagon finds no ‘immediate threat’ in training of Saudis
The Pentagon said Thursday it had conducted background checks on all Saudi military personnel currently training in the United States and found no "immediate...
US mulling 14,000 more troops for Mideast: report
Washington: The United States is weighing sending up to 14,000 more troops to the Middle East in the face of a perceived threat from...
US, Saudi Arabia discuss maritime defence after oil facility attacks
A US navy official visited Saudi Arabia to discuss maritime defence coordination following last month's twin attacks on key oil facilities in the kingdom. Riyadh...
US to Send Troops, Military Equipment to Saudi Arabia, UAE
The U.S. is sending additional military forces and air defense equipment to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Pentagon said Friday night. The...
German Arms Export Freeze on Saudi Arabia Extended
Germany has extended its arms export moratorium on Saudi Arabia by 6 months. If parliament agrees, cabinet also plans to extend a Bundeswehr training...
Russia offers Saudi missile defenses after attack
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to sell Saudi Arabia its missile defense systems on Monday in the wake of the attack on its oil...
Trump Vetoes Congressional Effort to Block Saudi Arms Sales
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed a trio of congressional resolutions aimed at blocking his administration from bypassing Congress and selling billions of dollars...
UK Freezes Arms Export Licenses to Saudi Arabia Following Court Ruling
The government of the United Kingdom has halted the approval of arms exports licenses to Saudi Arabia, following a ruling by the Court of...
Pompeo heads to Saudi Arabia, UAE for Iran crisis talks
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday he will visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for talks on the crisis sparked...
Saudi-led coalition intercepts new Yemeni rebel drone
A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen intercepted a Huthi rebel drone targeting the kingdom, a spokesman said Wednesday, calling it another violation of an...
