Middle East

Even Saudi Arabia Thinks Trump Going To War With Iran Is A Bad Idea
The common belief that Trump will start a conflict on the kingdom's behalf is based on a misunderstanding that a confrontation helps the Saudis.
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Trump Defends Saudi Arabia Partnership Despite Khashoggi Killing: 'I'm Not 'A Fool'
The president claimed the Middle Eastern kingdom is a "big buyer" of American goods and encouraged NBC's Chuck Todd to "take their money."
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US Considers Plan To Send Up To 10,000 Troops to Middle East
The Pentagon will propose to the White House to send thousands of American soldiers overseas to defend against potential Iranian threats, officials said.
By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press