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Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'

The attack on Mecca has demonstrated that ‘this is not a religious war,’ even if Iran has attempted to portray it as such, Bahraini political analyst Dr. Ahmed Alkhuzaie said.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, September 14, 2026.

US President Donald Trump, Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Elon Musk pose with others for a family picture during the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Washington, November 19, 2025.

The US-Saudi nuclear deal: Don’t settle, renegotiate - opinion

Once Washington greenlights nuclear fuel-making for Saudi Arabia, the spread won’t stop there. Iran will want to follow suit, which could lead to the UAE and Abu Dhabi wanting in on it, too.

AUGUST 11, 2026|ByHENRY SOKOLSKI

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Compound during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Has Israel been sidelined as the new regional order is being written? - opinion

Israel fought the wars, paid the price, and transformed the region – only for others to write the new Middle East without it.

JULY 24, 2026|ByYAAKOV KATZ

Smoke rises following an explosion in Tehran amid the war with Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone.

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that the kingdom is known to have directly carried out military action on Iranian soil and show it is becoming much bolder.

MAY 12, 2026|ByREUTERS

Rebel spokesman: Houthi missiles can hit covert Israeli bases in Eritrea

Military spokesman warns Iranian-backed rebels will soon have missiles capable of reaching bases in Israel.

OCTOBER 1, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Houthi fighters ride on the back of trucks as they take part in a parade in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen August 24, 2017. The placards read: "Allah is the greatest. Death to America, death to Israel, a curse on the Jews, victory to Islam."

Saudi prince promoted as heir to throne is hardliner on Iran

"He’s the architect of a series of steps bringing Saudi Arabia to be of one mind with Israel."

JUNE 22, 2017ByBEN LYNFIELD

Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman waves

Ministers concerned Saudi arms deal might blunt Israel's military edge

"Saudi Arabia is a hostile country and we must ensure that Israel’s qualitative military edge is preserved."

MAY 21, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Members of Saudi security forces take part in a military parade

Read full text of Trump's Riyadh address to the Muslim world

US President Donald Trump called on Arab leaders to do their share to fight "Islamist extremism" on Sunday in Riyadh.

MAY 21, 2017ByJPOST.COM STAFF

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayan as he sits down to a meeting with of Gulf Cooperation Council leaders during their summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Tillerson says he hopes Rouhani ends Iran missile program in new term

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir at a news conference in Riyadh.

MAY 20, 2017ByREUTERS

A ballistic missile is launched and tested in an undisclosed location, Iran, March 9, 2016.

US: Israel removal from Saudi video on Trump trip 'inadvertent mistake'

A State Department official told JTA in a statement that the embassy had taken the video from the social media account of a private Saudi citizen without realizing that Israel had been edited out.

MAY 9, 2017ByJOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA