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Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions

"It's certainly a very dangerous moment," Prince Faisal told reporters in Riyadh

Saudi calls for calm after 'very dangerous' escalation in US-Iran tensions
Updated On : 06 Jan 2020 | 10:01 PM IST

Saudi air force trainee tweeted against US before naval base shooting

Authorities believe the gunman made social media posts criticizing the US under a user handle similar to his name

Saudi air force trainee tweeted against US before naval base shooting
Updated On : 09 Dec 2019 | 11:23 AM IST

At least 4 killed after Saudi air force trainee opens fire at US naval base

The shooting, which took place at Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida, left eight people injured including two sheriff's deputies who responded to the attack

At least 4 killed after Saudi air force trainee opens fire at US naval base
Updated On : 07 Dec 2019 | 10:56 AM IST

US to bolster military presence in Saudi Arabia; to send 3,000 more troops

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, the additional troop to Saudi Arabia is to enhance its defensive capabilities and to help restore deterrence against Iranian aggression

US to bolster military presence in Saudi Arabia; to send 3,000 more troops
Updated On : 12 Oct 2019 | 8:37 AM IST

Defying Trump, US Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales worth $8.1 billion

The upper chamber of Congress voted 53 to 45 to approve the first of three resolutions that would prevent the $8.1 billion in sales announced earlier this year

Defying Trump, US Senate votes to block Saudi arms sales worth $8.1 billion
Updated On : 20 Jun 2019 | 10:51 PM IST