Iran-Saudi deal throws ‘cold water’ on Netanyahu’s plans, shakes up Mideast: US media

A US media report says the détente between Iran and Saudi Arabia has dealt a heavy blow to Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had sought a fearmongering campaign against Tehran’s nuclear program and the Islamic Republic’s clout in West Asia.

Iran-Saudi deal throws ‘cold water’ on Netanyahu’s plans, shakes up Mideast: US media

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The earthquake ought to loosen US policy on Syria

Lifeless bodies pulled from ruins, roads and bridges ripped apart, entire neighborhoods reduced to rubble — these are the classic earthquake images. The latest come from Turkey and Syria, which were devastated by a fierce quake on Monday. Turkey, with a thriving economy, a well-organized state, and rich Western friends, is well equipped to rush relief to victims. In Syria the situation is quite the opposite.

The earthquake ought to loosen US policy on Syria

US, Israel Launch ‘Most Significant’ Military Drills in History in Message to Iran

On Monday, the US and Israel launched massive military drills, which one Pentagon official speaking to NBC News described as the “most significant exercise between the United States and Israel to date.”

The Pentagon official who spoke with NBC said that the drills show the US has not forgotten about the region even as it is focused on its proxy war against Russia and a military buildup in the Asia Pacific aimed at China. “We still have the excess capacity to be able to flex to another high-priority area of responsibility and conduct an exercise on this scale,” the official said.

US, Israel Launch ‘Most Significant’ Military Drills in History in Message to Iran

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American-Saudi Agreement on Two-State Solution in Yemen, Dispute over Fate of Islah

American-Saudi Agreement on Two-State Solution in Yemen, Dispute over Fate of Islah

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