Americans in Saudi Arabia warned of possible attacks as Yemen fighting flares A new travel advisory warns of "the potential for aerial drone or missile attacks in Saudi Arabia" and urges US citizens to "remain vigilant." Yemen
Yemen military announces retaking of Mokha from Houthis amid Red Sea offensive Saudi Arabia is providing significant air support to the Yemeni government offensive and held a meeting with senior Turkish and Pakistani officials amid the escalation. Yemen
Turkey, Pakistan to deploy forces to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Turkish, Saudi and Pakistani officials agreed to bolster military cooperation under the Mecca defense pact as Houthi attacks and fighting in Yemen intensify. Turkey
Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack in Medina The kingdom previously accused the Yemeni group of targeting the holy city of Mecca as fighting escalates. Saudi Arabia
Analysis Why Turkey is drawing the line at defense in its support for Saudi Arabia By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Newsletter: Daily Briefing Xi, Trump set to talk Iran By Ezgi Akin In Ankara, reporting on diplomacy, EU-Turkey ties, NATO
Senate Democrats hold up arms sales for Saudi war in Yemen The State Department request for a bombs resupply has hit a snag amid a rising death toll. Legacy: Gulf
Saudi prince alleges capture of Iranian military, Hezbollah in Yemen A grandson of the late Saudi King Faisal and former senior military officer says the time has come for Saudi Arabians “to take care of ourselves” and “lead” the Middle East against regional threats. Saudi Arabia
Gulf-funded think tank to make Capitol Hill debut The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington promises a broader view of Gulf affairs. Saudi Arabia
Congress to probe war in Yemen A look at the Middle East issues Congress will be addressing the week of Oct. 5. Saudi Arabia
Saudi war in Yemen impossible to win As Yemen's civilian casualties mount and Arab coalition forces sustain further losses, it looks increasingly likely that Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen will only lead to more destruction. Legacy: Gulf
Rouhani blasts Saudi 'ineptitude' for hajj tragedy In a wide-ranging conversation with senior representatives of US media, Hassan Rouhani said the nuclear deal, if implemented, could be “something to build on” in US-Iran relations and efforts to resolve other regional conflicts, but offered no details. Saudi Arabia
The battle for Sanaa looms If a cease-fire is not arranged, the battle for Sanaa will turn into a humanitarian disaster. Saudi Arabia
'Guests of God' pay high price Has the commercialization of the pilgrimage to Mecca overshadowed the Saudi leadership’s goal of serving Muslims? Saudi Arabia
Will Iran reach truce with the Islamic State? Some members of Iran’s foreign policy elite are suggesting that Iran reduce regional military intervention — a policy that could help US President Barack Obama's administration sell the Iran deal to skeptical traditional allies and their US supporters. Saudi Arabia
Yemen's African connection Amid the withholding of the details of the Emirati death toll in Yemen, African soldiers are set to step up their role in Operation Restoring Hope. Legacy: Gulf
The new pulse of Gulf security The Iran nuclear deal and the summit between US President Barack Obama and Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud could signal a turning point in Gulf security. Saudi Arabia
What will US-Saudi summit mean for Iranian policy in the Middle East? In a meeting Sept. 4 with US President Barack Obama, Saudi King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud was assured that the nuclear deal prevents Iran — whose influence in the region the kingdom is eager to counter — from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Saudi Arabia
