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Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis

Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated

SEPTEMBER 16, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Iran-aligned Houthi fighters occupy a firing position in a screengrab from a video said to show Houthi fighters attacking Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is greeted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi during his visit to Cairo, Egypt, October 15, 2024.

Saudi-Egyptian relations key focus as Crown Prince MBS visits Egypt amid Houthi attacks - analysis

“The two leaders will exchange views on regional developments amid the latest tensions and changes in the region, while also discussing ways to strengthen Egyptian-Saudi relations."

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman look at portraits at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" in the Colonnade at the White House in Washington, DC, November 18, 2025.

Trump ally says Saudi Crown Prince MBS told him he could recognize Israel ‘today’

According to the Prince, his father, King Salman, remained the primary obstacle.

MAY 25, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FILE PHOTO: Prince William, Duke of Cambridge meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman before they had dinner at Clarence House on March 7, 2018. in London, England.

Prince William to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on official visit

The royal's visit follows a 2025 trip to Saudi Arabia by Britain's finance minister, which London said had unlocked trade and investment agreements worth 6.4 billion pounds ($8.71 billion).

FEBRUARY 9, 2026|ByREUTERS

Saudi Arabia prefers to normalize ties with Israel under Biden - report

Aides said the Crown Prince would prefer to save such a deal for the incoming administration.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during photo session with other leaders and attendees at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 28, 2019

Saudi King snubs UAE, Bahrain peacemakers in UN speech

King Salman calls for world to stop appeasing Iran, reaffirms support for Arab Peace Plan between Israel and Palestinians.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020ByLAHAV HARKOV

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talks with Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud during the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 9, 2018

Formerly missing Saudi princess pleads for Saudi royalty to release her

The 56-year-old princess cited "very critical" health issues in her plea.

APRIL 17, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Dr Claire Spencer, HRH Princess Basmah Bint Saud, Women and Power in the Middle East, 30 April 2013

Saudi Arabia detains three senior royals for alleged coup plot

Saudi Arabia detained the king's bother, Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz, and the king's nephew, Mohammed bin Nayef.

MARCH 8, 2020ByREUTERS

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (L), Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Nayef , and White House senior adviser Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka Trump walk during a reception ceremony at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia May 20, 2017

Evangelicals, Saudis and cyborgs: A conversation with MbS

MbS is spearheading a massive transformation of Saudi Arabia to move past being an oil-dependent economy, to move toward a moderate Islam and into a peaceful and technologically advanced future.

DECEMBER 9, 2019ByJACOB LEONARD ROSENBERG

Riyadh offers citizenship to non-Saudi talents

Under Vision 2030 plan, naturalization to be available to scientists, senior specialists

DECEMBER 6, 2019ByDIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE

Lindsay Lohan and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince: New pals or just rumors?

Rumors are flying saying that the prince has been giving Lohan lavish gifts and flying her around in his private jet.

AUGUST 5, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Evidence suggests Saudi Crown Prince is liable for Khashoggi murder - U.N.

There was no immediate reaction from Riyadh which was sent the 100-page report in advance - but the kingdom has regularly denied accusations that the prince was involved.

JUNE 19, 2019ByREUTERS

HUMAN RIGHTS activists hold pictures of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on October 9.

Saudis seek $20 billion for archaeological tourism destination

Amr Madani, chief executive of the Royal Commission for al-Ula, said in an interview this week he expects targeted investments to eventually generate 35,000 jobs.

MARCH 20, 2019ByREUTERS

A Saudi tour guide stands inside a tomb at al-Ula (REUTERS/Stephen Kalin)

Saudi foreign minister who confronted Iran is out in Riyadh shakeup

Jubeir has rarely appeared in recent months during the unfolding crises, and appears to have been restrained by the Kingdom in responding.

DECEMBER 28, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN