December 2002
Saudi Arabia Assures the U.S. It Can Use Its Bases in Case of War with Iraq - 2002-12-30
Saudi Arabia has given private assurances to U.S. officials that American forces can utilize its bases for military operations if a conflict arises with Iraq.…
Saudi Arabia Privately Allowed Use of Its Airspace and Bases - 2002-12-29
Saudi Arabia has privately granted the U.S. military access to its airspace and bases in case of war with Iraq, primarily for support operations. U.S.…
OPEC Oil Production Will Increase in Case of War with Iraq - 2002-12-21
Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members are prepared to increase oil production in response to potential war with Iraq, aiming to stabilize oil prices. This…
Saudi Arabia Asks Other OPEC Members to Reduce Oil Production
Saudi Arabia is urging OPEC members to cut oil production by 8% to avert a significant drop in oil prices. This request comes from Oil…
Launch of Saudi Opposition Radio - 2002-12-10
A Saudi opposition group has launched a radio station in Europe aimed at criticizing the Saudi royal family. The Islamic Reform Movement claims the station…
Saudi Arabia Distressed by Allegations of Financial Support to Terrorists - 2002-12-04
Saudi Arabia is responding to allegations of insufficient action against funding for terrorism, particularly following claims that charitable donations linked to the Saudi ambassador's wife…
U.S. Officials Say Al-Qaeda's Claim of Conducting Kenya Attacks is Credible
U.S. officials have deemed Al-Qaeda's claim of responsibility for the recent attacks on Israeli targets in Kenya as credible. The attacks included a suicide bombing…