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Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets

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14 Sep 2026, 19:24 GMT Eric Schmitt and Aaron Boxerman

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

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Saudi Leader Meets U.S. Commander as Houthi Attacks Threaten Oil Markets

Credit: Eric Schmitt and Aaron Boxerman

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs

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14 Sep 2026, 14:46 GMT Vivian Nereim

The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

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Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs

Credit: Vivian Nereim

Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.

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12 Sep 2026, 18:07 GMT Yeganeh Torbati

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

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Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.

Credit: Yeganeh Torbati

Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

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12 Sep 2026, 18:02 GMT Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

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Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

Credit: Ismaeel Naar and Aaron Boxerman