Saudi Arabia Supplying Missiles To Syria Rebels, Gulf Source Reports
By Amena Bakr DUBAI, June 17 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, a staunch opponent of President Bashar al-Assad since early in Syria's conflict, began supplying anti-aircraft missiles to rebels "on a small...
View ArticleGulf Source Says Saudi Supplying Missiles to Syria Rebels
Reuters DUBAI, UAE — Saudi Arabia, a staunch opponent of President Bashar al-Assad since early in Syria's conflict, began supplying anti-aircraft missiles to rebels “on a small scale” about two months...
View ArticleSaudi supplying missiles to Syria rebels: Gulf source
DUBAI (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia, a staunch opponent of President Bashar al-Assad since early in Syria's conflict, began supplying anti-aircraft missiles to rebels "on a small scale" about two months...
View ArticleAnalysis: Saudi role in Syria driven by fear of Shi'ite 'full moon'
RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's former intelligence chief, Prince Muqrin, once told American diplomats the Middle East's so-called Shi'ite Crescent where the Muslim sect holds sway was "becoming a...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia: Syrian rebels must be armed
Foreign minister says involvement of Iran and Hezbollah in Syrian conflict is dangerous John Kerry with Saud al-Faisal in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia is already sending arms to Syrian rebels. Photograph:...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia says Syrian rebels 'must be armed'
Tweet London, June 26 (ANI): Saudi Arabia has insisted that rebels fighting against Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad, must be armed. The comments from Syrian Foreign Minister came after warning that...
View ArticleSaudi Prince Bandar: a flamboyant, hawkish spy chief
LONDON (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's "peasant prince" with the twinkling eye, hawkish views and fondness for the Dallas Cowboys football team is back, now heading the kingdom's intelligence agency. Prince...
View ArticleFactbox: Key players in ruling Saudi family
(Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Nayef died on Saturday, months after becoming heir to the throne. Most political power is concentrated among the senior members of the ruling al-Saud family. The...
View ArticleSaudi says 'cannot be silent' at Iran, Hezbollah involvement in Syria
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia regards the involvement of Iran and Hezbollah in Syria's civil war as dangerous and believes the rebels must be offered military aid to defend themselves,...
View ArticleTest for Saudis: How far to push ire over America?
Click photo to enlarge FILE - In this Tuesday, June 25, 2013 file photo, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, is greeted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal upon arrival in Jeddah,...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia warns of shift away from U.S. over Syria, Iran
DOHA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Upset at President Barack Obama's policies on Iran and Syria, members of Saudi Arabia's ruling family are threatening a rift with the United States that could take the...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia's test: How far to push its frustration over US policies on...
Published October 23, 2013Associated Press FILE - In this Tuesday, June 25, 2013 file photo, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, is greeted by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal upon...
View ArticleUPDATE 5-Saudi Arabia warns of shift away from U.S. over Syria, Iran
* Riyadh signals anger over U.S. policy in Middle East * Source says shift could affect arms, oil trade * Prince Bandar set to end cooperation over Syria war * In Washington, Saudi prince assails...
View ArticleSyria crisis: Saudi Arabia to spend millions to train new rebel force
Riyadh 'fighting two wars in Syria' as new force Jaysh al-Islam excludes al-Qaida affiliates in bid to defeat Assad regime A fighter from Jabhat al-Nusra poses at a checkpoint in Aleppo. The Saudi...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia to spend fortune to train new anti-Assad rebel force
Saudi Arabia is preparing to spend millions of US dollars to arm and train thousands of Syrian fighters in a new national rebel force to help defeat Bashar al-Assad and act as a counterweight to...
View ArticleSaudis plan ‘major shift’ in US ties Doha, Oct. 22 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia’s...
Doha, Oct. 22 (Reuters): Saudi Arabia’s intelligence chief has said the kingdom will make a “major shift” in relations with the US in protest at its perceived inaction over the Syria war and its...
View ArticleHow serious is the 'rift' in US-Saudi relations?
The Saudis are upset with Washington. But just how upset? Enough to break off co-operation over Syria, as has been suggested this week? With conflicting messages coming from senior princes, it is hard...
View ArticleAnalysis: Saudis unconvinced by Kerry's show of U.S. goodwill
RIYADH (Reuters) - If Secretary of State John Kerry visited Riyadh to reassure top Saudis that their anger over U.S. Middle East policy is unfounded, he has more work to do. King Abdullah, who is 90...
View ArticleUS denies ties with Saudis under strain
Washington (AFP) - Relations between the United States and Saudi Arabia remain strong, a US official insisted Tuesday, brushing aside a report its key Gulf ally was seeking to distance itself from...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia to 'shift away from US' over Syria, Iran: spy chief
Secretary General of Saudi Arabia's National Security Council Prince Bandar Bin Sultan has warned of a rift with the US. Photo: Reuters Doha: Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief has said the kingdom...
View ArticleSaudi-U.S. Relations May Undergo 'Major Shift'
By Amena Bakr DOHA, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's intelligence chief has said the kingdom will make a "major shift" in relations with the United States in protest at its perceived inaction over...
View ArticleSaudi seeking Pakistani arms for Syrian rebels, say sources
Pakistan makes its own version of Chinese shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles and anti-tank rockets both of which Riyadh is trying to get for the rebels. Saudi Arabia is in talks with Pakistan to...
View ArticleSaudi 'seeking Pakistani arms for Syrian rebels'
Saudi Arabia is in talks with Pakistan to provide anti-aircraft and anti-tank rockets to Syrian rebels to try to tip the balance in the war to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad, a Saudi source said...
View ArticleIslamist threat at home forces Saudi rethink on Syria
By Angus McDowall RIYADH (Reuters) - After serving for years as the main conduit for weapons and cash to rebels battling Syria's Bashar al-Assad, Saudi Arabia is shifting its policy to contain the...
View ArticleStrains tear US ties with Middle east allies
By Jim Lobe WASHINGTON - New and unexpected strains in Washington's ties with two of its closest Middle Eastern allies - Saudi Arabia and Turkey - have underlined the difficult challenges the...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia warns of shift away from U.S. over Syria‚ Iran
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View ArticleKerry heads to Saudi to ease tensions over Syria, Iran
Riyadh (AFP) - Top US diplomat John Kerry travelled to Saudi Arabia on Sunday hoping to soothe tensions over Washington's refusal to intervene in Syria and its diplomatic overtures to Iran. Relations...
View ArticlePersistent Saudi-U.S. differences hurt Syria strategy
DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - Differences between the United States and Saudi Arabia over Middle East policy persist, despite attempts to shore up their old alliance, and may prove calamitous for Syrian...
View ArticleSaudi Arabia says Syrian war on rebels is 'genocide'
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday the Syrian government's attempts to suppress a rebellion amounted to "genocide" and called for rebels to get military aid to defend...
View ArticleSaudi says 'cannot be silent' at Iran, Hezbollah role in Syria
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia regards the involvement of Iran and Hezbollah in Syria's civil war as dangerous and believes the rebels must be offered military aid to defend themselves,...
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