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U.S., Saudi Arabia agree on stopping Iran getting nuclear weapons - joint statement

The United states and Saudi Arabia agreed on the importance of stopping Iran from "acquiring a nuclear weapon", during a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden, a joint statement carried by the Saudi state news agency (SPA) said.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Biden says he confronted Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi’s killing

JIDDA, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden shared a fist bump Friday with the leader of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House scrambles to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices hammering Americans in an election year.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2022

Biden offers historic fist bump in Saudi Arabia as he abandons promise to isolate the kingdom

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — President Joe Biden met here on Friday with the leaders of the oil-rich country he once vowed to make a “pariah” over its human rights abuses as the White House scrambles to mitigate record inflation and high gas prices hammering Americans in an election year.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 15, 2022

Biden tries to revive Saudi alliance amid Ukraine war – but will MBS reciprocate?

Joe Biden arrived in Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit on Friday, as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East’s vexed geopolitics have prompted the US president to reverse course after having vowed to make the Wahhabist monarchy a “pariah” because of the 2018 killing of exiled journalist Jamal…

France 24 · Jul 15, 2022

Iran plotting to kill Donald Trump in assassination plot, intelligence leak says

Iran is seeking to avenge the United States for the death of Major General Qassim Soleimani, a powerful Iranian commander, at the hands of a US drone strike two years ago

Daily Mirror · Jul 15, 2022

Iran navy announces drone division in Indian Ocean during Biden's Middle East visit

Iran on Friday announced its first drone division in the Indian Ocean, state TV said, as U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Middle East to rally Arab support to counter Iranian threats.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

Gargash: Iran’s Activities Don't Help Diplomatic Efforts, We Are Not Open to Establishing Axis Against It

The UAE is working to send an ambassador to Tehran as it seeks to rebuild bridges with Iran, the president's diplomatic adviser said on Friday, adding that the idea of a confrontational approach to Iran was not something Abu Dhabi supported. "Our conversation is ongoing ... we are in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022

Washington Must Show Radical Change in Policy to Redraw Middle East Alliances

With the US seeking to create a new defense alliance in the Middle East to confront threats, analysts believe that redrawing alliances in the region requires fundamental changes in US policy towards the region. US President Joe Biden, during his Middle East tour, is expected to present ideas on building…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022

Iran's military warns U.S. against threats to use force

The Iranian military warned the United States and Israel on Friday against threatening Iran with force, Iranian media reported, after U.S. President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon.

Reuters · Jul 15, 2022

GCC Assistant Secretary-General: Ukraine, Iran’s Activities Top Jeddah Summit Agenda

Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations in the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 15, 2022