February 2018
Saad Hariri's First Visit to Riyadh After November's Crisis Resignation
Saad Hariri, the Lebanese Prime Minister, visited Riyadh for the first time since his controversial resignation in November, which was allegedly forced by Saudi Arabia.…
Rouhani Welcomes Cooperation with Neighbors for Regional Security Arrangements
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani expressed the country's willingness to collaborate with neighboring Gulf states for regional security, emphasizing that Iran does not need foreign intervention.…
Saudi King Dismisses Chief of Joint Staff and Other Senior Military Commanders
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has dismissed the Chief of Joint Staff and several senior military commanders, appointing Fayyad Al-Ruwaili as the new chief. This…
The Security Council Votes on Draft 'Violation' of Yemen Sanctions by Iran
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on competing resolutions from Russia and Britain regarding allegations that Iran has violated Yemen's arms embargo. The…
Saudi Foreign Minister: European Trade with Iran Strengthens Terrorism Supporters
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir criticized European trade with Iran, claiming it strengthens the IRGC and fuels regional instability. His comments align with U.S. National…
Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council Draft Resolution Condemning Iran
Saudi Arabia has welcomed a UN Security Council draft resolution condemning Iran for supplying ballistic missiles to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The resolution, backed by…
Houthi Missile Attacks; 'Actions of Three Permanent Members of the Security Council Against Iran'
The US, UK, and France have proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council condemning Iran for supplying missiles to the Houthi rebels in…
World Countries Pledge $30 Billion to Help Rebuild Iraq
Countries around the world pledged $30 billion to help rebuild Iraq after the devastation from the war with the Islamic State, significantly less than the…
Yemeni Officials Say Government Forces Retake Strategic City
Yemeni government forces have retaken the strategic city of Hays from Houthi militants, potentially disrupting their supply lines. The conflict continues to escalate, with significant…
UAE and Saudi Mediation Between Southern Separatists and the Yemeni Government
The UAE and Saudi Arabia are mediating between Yemeni government forces and southern separatists amid escalating violence in Aden, where separatists have besieged the presidential…