February 2016
Civil War in Yemen and Widespread Al-Qaeda Attacks on Houthis
Al-Qaeda has taken control of the city of Ahwar in southern Yemen, killing a high-ranking commander in the process. Yemen's ongoing civil war, which began…
Saudi Arabia Warns UN Forces in Yemen
Saudi Arabia has warned UN forces and international aid workers to evacuate areas in Yemen controlled by Houthi militants for their safety. This warning comes…
Saudi Arabia and Some Regional Allies Say They Are Ready to Deploy Ground Forces to Syria to Combat ISIS
Saudi Arabia and its allies are considering deploying ground troops to Syria to fight ISIS. This move could significantly escalate tensions in the Middle East,…
Regional Statements on Military Intervention in Syria
The Assad government condemned potential ground interventions by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in Syria as aggression. Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Jafari emphasized that while defending…
The Syrian Crisis and Saudi Arabia's Readiness to Deploy Ground Forces
The Syrian conflict escalates as government forces, backed by Russia, intensify operations in Aleppo, causing a refugee crisis at the Turkish border. Turkey pledges support…
US Welcomes Saudi Arabia's Readiness to Deploy Ground Forces to Syria
The US has welcomed Saudi Arabia's readiness to send ground troops to Syria to combat the Islamic State, contingent on coalition approval. This development comes…
Riyadh: 375 Civilians Killed in Houthi Attacks on Southern Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia reported that Houthi attacks have killed 375 civilians, including children, since the start of airstrikes by the Arab coalition. The conflict has escalated…