Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict

Iran Ordered to Pay $879 Million to Khobar Towers Bombing Survivors: MM~LAW LLC

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
FBI Most Wanted Terrorists, Terrorist incidents in Saudi Arabia, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, War on Terror, Federal government of the United States, Crime, Khobar, Islamic branches, Osama bin Laden

The passage of over two decades since the Khobar Towers attack has not thwarted our efforts.

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  • The passage of over two decades since the Khobar Towers attack has not thwarted our efforts.
  • We will continue to seek to hold the Government of Iran accountable for this terrorist attack as long as is necessary."
  • More than 20 years on, we want the world to remember the evil that Iran did at the Khobar Towers.
  • The case is "Glenn Tyler Christie, et al., v. The Islamic Republic of Iran," et al., Case No.

Houthis continue to hold pardoned Baha’i prisoners of conscience during pandemic

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
In Yemen, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Yemeni Crisis

Washington, D.C., June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six Bahai prisoners of conscience remain imprisoned by Yemens Houthi authorities, despite COVID-19 spreading to prisons in Sanaa and warnings from the UN that the virus is multiplying fast in the country.

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  • Washington, D.C., June 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Six Bahai prisoners of conscience remain imprisoned by Yemens Houthi authorities, despite COVID-19 spreading to prisons in Sanaa and warnings from the UN that the virus is multiplying fast in the country.
  • The BIC reported that two detainees in the Central Prison of Sanaa have been diagnosed with COVID-19, thereby heightening the risk of it spreading widely throughout the prison.
  • The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called for prisoners of conscience to be released to protect them from the higher risk of infection in prisons.
  • Moreover, UN human rights experts have called for the immediate and unconditional release of the six Bahai detainees.

S&P Global Factbox: Oil market jitters return after Iran-US geopolitical risk rises

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Friday, January 3, 2020
Saudi Aramco, Abqaiq, Geography of Saudi Arabia, Qasem Soleimani, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Geography of Asia, Western Asia

Paul Sheldon, Chief Geopolitical Risk Analyst, S&P Global Platts said:"We believe that an Iranian retaliation is almost certain, following the U.S. drone strikes that killed Qassem Soleimani.

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  • Paul Sheldon, Chief Geopolitical Risk Analyst, S&P Global Platts said:"We believe that an Iranian retaliation is almost certain, following the U.S. drone strikes that killed Qassem Soleimani.
  • One-off incidents targeting Gulf oil flows are possible, as are attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure, after the Abqaiq incident did not trigger a U.S. military response."
  • London The oil market was on tenterhooks Friday amid increased geopolitical risk in the Middle East after Iran vowed to exact "harsh revenge" for US airstrikes that killed its top military commanders.
  • Crude oil has responded as it should with the risk of supply disruptions driving the price higher," said Saxo Bank commodity strategist Ole Hansen.

New crisis in Iraq and Iranian influence

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Criticism of the United States, Persian people, Qasem Soleimani, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Military of Iran, Foreign relations of Iran, Iran–Iraq relations

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    Demonstrations in Iraq are one of the biggest threats to the Iraqi state since 2003 and are at least partly about Iranian influence.

  • Iranian influence is associated with the present system, where election fraud, corruption and failure of governance leave ordinary Iraqis suffering and indignant.
  • Iranian influence

    Many protesters have chanted anti-Iranian slogans and Iranian consulate have been attacked.

  • Qassem Soleimani, head of the Isamic Revolutionary Guards Corps overseas branch, has been in Iraq trying to influence the formation of a new government.

National Advocacy Groups Urge Democratic Leaders to Stand Firm on Ending US Support for Yemen War

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Public policy, Government, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Other Government, Homeland security, Congressional News, Views, Yemeni Crisis, In Yemen, Islamic branches, Islam, Politics, Houthi insurgency in Yemen, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Resistance movements, Yemeni Civil War, Houthi movement, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Yemen

The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and more than 60 national advocacy groups today urged congressional leaders to end all U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their war against the Houthis in Yemen.

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  • The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and more than 60 national advocacy groups today urged congressional leaders to end all U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their war against the Houthis in Yemen.
  • The NDAA is currently being negotiated by a joint committee of the House and Senate.
  • The letter was addressed to Democratic leaders because none of the Republicans who supported these provisions are expected to be negotiators or conferees.
  • Passing these provisions in the NDAA is an important first step towards ending the Yemen war and paving the way for a peaceful solution.

Evidence sessions held on Iran-Saudi Arabia relations

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Countries, Politics by country, Islamic branches, Shia–Sunni relations, Saudi Arabia, Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia

The International Relations Committee takes evidence 4 September at 10.40am

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  • The International Relations Committee is holding several evidence sessions on Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions, following up on its 2017 report, The Middle East: time for new realism.
  • The extent to which the shift in US foreign policy under President Trump has affected the Iran-Saudi relationship.
  • To what extent Saudi Arabia plays a significant role in recent tensions, and how the current situation is viewed from Riyadh.
  • The extent to which the UK and its likeminded partners in Europe can play a significant role in alleviating tensions between Iran and the USand between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Evidence sessions held on Iran-Saudi Arabia relations

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Countries, Politics by country, Islamic branches, Shia–Sunni relations, Saudi Arabia, Iran–Saudi Arabia relations, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Foreign relations of Saudi Arabia

The International Relations Committee takes evidence 4 September at 10.40am

Key Points: 
  • The International Relations Committee is holding several evidence sessions on Iran-Saudi Arabia tensions, following up on its 2017 report, The Middle East: time for new realism.
  • The extent to which the shift in US foreign policy under President Trump has affected the Iran-Saudi relationship.
  • To what extent Saudi Arabia plays a significant role in recent tensions, and how the current situation is viewed from Riyadh.
  • The extent to which the UK and its likeminded partners in Europe can play a significant role in alleviating tensions between Iran and the USand between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

26 Civilians, Including 3 Women and 2 Children, Are Injured In Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport

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Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Yemeni Crisis, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, In Yemen

"A total of 26 civilian passengers of different nationalities were injured by the projectile, including threewomen(Yemeni, Indian, Saudi) and twoSaudi children," Colonel Almalki said, citing the tally up to the time of preparation of this statement.

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  • "A total of 26 civilian passengers of different nationalities were injured by the projectile, including threewomen(Yemeni, Indian, Saudi) and twoSaudi children," Colonel Almalki said, citing the tally up to the time of preparation of this statement.
  • Eight cases were transferred to hospital for treatment for moderate injuries, while 18 were treated at the site for minor injuries.
  • There was also some physical damage to the airport lounge.
  • In addition, terrorist operatives responsible for the planning and execution of this terrorist attack will be held accountable, in accordance with international humanitarian law and its customary rules.

Saudi Engineers Conduct Needs Assessment in 4 Yemeni Governorates: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Hajjah and Marib

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Yemeni Crisis, Countries, Military history by country, Geography of Asia, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen, Houthi insurgency in Yemen

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, engineers from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) concluded a week-long field study in four Yemeni provinces: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Marib and Hajjah.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, engineers from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) concluded a week-long field study in four Yemeni provinces: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Marib and Hajjah.
  • The aim of the SDRPY fact-finding mission was to assess the development needs of Yemeni communities to inform future programming.
  • The engineers worked closely with Yemeni officials on the ground to jointly establish development priorities.
  • In Hajjah Governorate, SDRPY engineers assessed the capacity of local roads and coast guard facilities in Midi.

Saudi Engineers Conduct Needs Assessment in 4 Yemeni Governorates: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Hajjah and Marib

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Yemeni Crisis, Countries, Military history by country, Geography of Asia, Iran–Saudi Arabia proxy conflict, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen, Saudi Arabian–led intervention in Yemen, Houthi insurgency in Yemen

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, engineers from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) concluded a week-long field study in four Yemeni provinces: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Marib and Hajjah.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, engineers from the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) concluded a week-long field study in four Yemeni provinces: Al-Jawf, Hadhramaut, Marib and Hajjah.
  • The aim of the SDRPY fact-finding mission was to assess the development needs of Yemeni communities to inform future programming.
  • The engineers worked closely with Yemeni officials on the ground to jointly establish development priorities.
  • In Hajjah Governorate, SDRPY engineers assessed the capacity of local roads and coast guard facilities in Midi.