(2019-07-22). U.S. Troops Back in Saudi Arabia: What Could Go Wrong? counterpunch.org 
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: "For over seven years More
(2019-07-22). The War on Yemen Just Went from Bad to Worse for Saudi Arabia. globalresearch.ca 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 …
(2019-07-22). Trump Is All But Provoking al-Qaeda With His Latest Move. truthdig.com The president is sending troops to Saudi Arabia. Has everyone forgotten what the extremist organization made of U.S. military presence there?
(2019-07-22). Yemen's Houthis Maintain Upper Hand, as Peace Talks Proceed. therealnews.com 
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…
(2019-07-21). Panama Confirms Tanker Seized by Iran Was Smuggling Oil. telesurenglish.net 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…
(2019-07-21). US Deploys Troops to Saudi Arabia for First Time Since 2003. telesurenglish.net 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…
(2019-07-20). A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Trump's Middle East Policy Could Push Yemen's Houthis into Iran's Hands. mintpressnews.com 
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.
(2019-07-19). US to Send 500 Ground Troops to Saudi Arabia in Response to Iran. theantimedia.com There is a plan to send "up to 500" US ground troops to Saudi Arabia in response to Iran tensions.
(2019-07-18). Headlines for July 18, 2019. democracynow.org House Lawmakers Vote to Table Trump Impeachment Resolution, Trump Renews Racist Attacks on Four Progressive Congresswomen, Rep. Ilhan Omar Introduces Bill Affirming the Right to Boycott, House Votes to Bar Trump's Planned Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE, U.S. to Deploy 500 Troops to Saudi Air Base, Sudan's Military Rulers Agree to Share Power with Civilian Protesters, United Nations Declares Global Health Emergency as Ebola Spreads, Puerto Ricans Demand Resignation of Governor Ricardo Rosselló over Hateful Messages, AG Barr & Commerce Secretary Ross Held in Contempt of Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Vote on S…
(2019-07-17). Headlines for July 17, 2019. democracynow.org House Votes to Condemn Trump's Racist Tweets, Rep. Al Green Introduces Impeachment Articles, Kellyanne Conway to Reporter Asking About Trump's Racism: "What's Your Ethnicity?", Rights Groups File Lawsuits to Stop Trump's Draconian New Asylum Rule, White Police Officer Who Killed Eric Garner Will Not Face Federal Charges, Ex-Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo Arrested in California over Corruption Scandal, Press Freedom Advocates Call for Release of Yemeni Journalist Yahya al-Sawari, Planned Parenthood Removes President Dr. Leana Wen over Disagreements on Direction of Org., Organizations Say They Will Not Comply…
(2019-07-17). Sudan Transition to Civilian Rule Endangered as Foreign Interests Prevail. therealnews.com 
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…
(2019-07-16). Seeking New Routes for Oil Delivery Saudi Arabia Tightens Its Grip on Eastern Yemen. mintpressnews.com 
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.