U.S. Troops Back in Saudi Arabia: What Could Go Wrong?
David Swanson | counterpunch.org | 2019-07-22
The First Gulf War back in 1990 was a big huge success. One of the things it accomplished was a major U.S. troop presence in Saudi Arabia. Muslims around the world were outraged. Bombs were repeatedly set off at Khobar Towers where troops were stationed. In 1998 Osama Bin Laden declared:…
counterpunch.org/2019/07/22/u-s-troops-back-in-saudi-arabia-what-could-go-wrong/

The War on Yemen Just Went from Bad to Worse for Saudi Arabia
Andrew Korybko | globalresearch.ca | 2019-07-22
The UAE's large-scale military drawdown in Yemen is extremely disadvantageous to the Saudis' strategic objectives in the conflict and will likely lead to the Kingdom scrambling for a "face-saving" exit of its own. | *** | Nobody's won the War on Yemen …
globalresearch.ca/war-yemen-just-went-bad-worse-saudi-arabia/5684279

Trump Is All But Provoking al-Qaeda With His Latest Move
Staff | truthdig.com | 2019-07-22
The president is sending troops to Saudi Arabia. Has everyone forgotten what the extremist organization made of U.S. military presence there?
truthdig.com/articles/trump-is-all-but-provoking-al-qaeda-with-his-latest-move/

Yemen's Houthis Maintain Upper Hand, as Peace Talks Proceed
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-22
A UN-brokered ceasefire to protect the port of Hodeidah appears to be holding, while the United Arab Emirates are withdrawing, having achieved their objectives, says Patrick Cockburn. Also, US Congressional effort to stop US support for the war is having an effect…
therealnews.com/stories/yemens-houthis-maintain-upper-hand-as-peace-talks-proceed

US Deploys Troops to Saudi Arabia for First Time Since 2003
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-21
The United States Defense Department confirmed that Saudi Arabia's King Salman approved hosting troops for the first time since 2003 amid rising tensions with Iran, the state news agency (SPA) reported Friday. | RELATED: | Iran: Seized UK Ship Crew Safe, Warns Against Rising Conflict | U.S. officials have justified the move as a means to "provide an additional deterrent" in the face of "emergent, credible threats." While the Saudi Ministry of Defense said it aims "to increase join…
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Panama Confirms Tanker Seized by Iran Was Smuggling Oil
telesurenglish.net | 2019-07-21
Panama's Maritime Administration (AMP) condemned Sunday the use of Panamanian-flagged ships for illicit acts, confirming that the tanker Riah seized by Iran was, in fact, smuggling oil. | RELATED: | US Deploys Troops to Saudi Arabia for First Time Since 2003 | "We strongly condemn the use of Panamanian-flagged vessels for unlawful acts that threaten the safety of human…
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A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Trump's Middle East Policy Could Push Yemen's Houthis into Iran's Hands
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-20
As both the United States and Saudi Arabia continue to wage war and impose economic blockades on both Yemen and Iran, it is likely that the Houthis' political alliance with Iran against their common enemies will grow, turning the fears of both the Saudi Arabia and the United States into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
mintpressnews.com/trump-middle-east-policy-pushing-yemen-houthis-iran-hands/260719/

US to Send 500 Ground Troops to Saudi Arabia in Response to Iran
Jason Ditz | theantimedia.com | 2019-07-19
There is a plan to send "up to 500" US ground troops to Saudi Arabia in response to Iran tensions.

US to Send 500 Ground Troops to Saudi Arabia in Response to Iran

Sudan Transition to Civilian Rule Endangered as Foreign Interests Prevail
Staff | therealnews.com | 2019-07-17
With the foiling of a coup attempt last week, the Sudanese military is consolidating its rule, despite having signed transition agreement for joint military-civilian rule. Gulf states want the military in charge, especially since Sudanese soldiers are fighting in Yemen, says Prof. Khalid Ahmed…
therealnews.com/stories/sudan-transition-to-civilian-rule-endangered-as-foreign-interests-prevail

Seeking New Routes for Oil Delivery Saudi Arabia Tightens Its Grip on Eastern Yemen
Ahmed Abdulkareem | mintpressnews.com | 2019-07-16
Saudi Arabia is consolidating its military hold on eastern Yemen's al-Mahrah province, hoping to use the area for an oil pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
mintpressnews.com/new-routes-oil-pipeline-saudi-arabia-tightens-grip-al-mahrah-yemen/260572/