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Houthi Drone Revives a 1,400-Year Dispute Over Islam’s Holiest City: Who Should Control Mecca & Medina?
As the war between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis escalates, Riyadh has made a bold claim. Saudi Arabia has accused the Houthis of...
Americas
Saudi Welcomes F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to the Kingdom. Will China Espionage Threat Sink the $24.3B Deal?
The US has approved a possible sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The State Department announced the...
Americas
Damaged U.S. F-35 Stealth Fighter Pegged at $120M — Enough for a New Jet — as Iran War Cost Hits $38B
Two recent reports by the Congressional Budget Office and the Pentagon’s inspector general put the price tag of the Iran conflict for the US...
EurAsian Region
Saudi F-15 “Shot Down” Over Marib, Houthis Claim. Could Be 5th Loss of U.S.-Origin Strike Eagles This Year
Yemen's Houthis are claiming to have shot down a Saudi Arabian F-15 (SA) fighter jet, using locally made weapons. If true, this would be...
Expert Reviews
Saudi Turns To Israel For Help as Houthis Push Forward, Makkah Pact Allies Hold Back
Despite the Makkah Defense Pact with Pakistan and Turkey, Saudi Arabia is now reportedly seeking help from Israel and Britain as Houthi forces push...
