According to a report submitted last month to the advisory office of the U.S. Department of Defense, Saudi Arabia is considered an enemy of the U.S., and stricter measures against Riyadh have been recommended. The Washington Post reported that this report was sent to the Pentagon's policy office on July 10. A group of intellectuals and former government officials work in this office. According to an analyst from the Rand Corporation who submitted the report, Saudi citizens are active at all levels of terrorist operations, from planning to financial issues, and from foot soldiers to ideological leaders. A Pentagon spokesperson told the Washington Post that this report or the statements of the policy office members do not reflect the official view of the U.S. government. The spokesperson referred to Saudi Arabia as a friendly country and an ally of the U.S.
Stricter Measures Against Riyadh by the U.S.
A report to the U.S. Department of Defense labels Saudi Arabia as an enemy and recommends stricter measures against it. The report highlights Saudi involvement in terrorism at various levels. Despite this, a Pentagon spokesperson maintains that Saudi Arabia is still considered a friend and ally.
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📰 What Happened
A report to the U.S. Department of Defense labels Saudi Arabia as an enemy and recommends stricter measures against it, citing Saudi involvement in terrorism. Despite this, a Pentagon spokesperson maintains that Saudi Arabia is still considered a friend and ally.
- The report claims Saudi citizens are involved in various levels of terrorist operations.
- A Pentagon spokesperson contradicted the report, reaffirming Saudi Arabia's status as an ally.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. has historically viewed Saudi Arabia as a key ally in the Middle East, but recent reports suggest a reevaluation of this relationship amid concerns over terrorism.
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