Category: Saudi Arabia

U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Global Oil Prices Could Hit Highest Levels in Months After Saudi Pipeline Attacks

The New York Times – Business:
Estimates vary on how long it could take before a crucial pipeline is repaired, but a prolonged shutdown could push oil prices to their highest levels in months.
Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting Mecca

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Iran-backed militia in Yemen made its claim hours after a Saudi-led military coalition accused it of firing a drone near the Muslim holy city.
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.
Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.
Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.
Iran’s Attacks Keep the Strait of Hormuz in a Lethal Stalemate

The New York Times – Business:
The U.S. military is helping oil get out of the Persian Gulf on tankers, but Iran is still attacking the ships and scaring operators away.
U.S. Start-Up Partners With Saudi Arabia for Data Center

The New York Times – Business:
Together AI, which serves open-source artificial intelligence models, announced a deal to use compute from Humain in Saudi Arabia, where it can bypass U.S. backlash over data centers.
Under Threat, Saudi Arabia Reroutes Oil Exports Yet Again

The New York Times – Business:
Forced away from the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, the Saudis turned to the Red Sea. Now they are relying on a less dangerous but more complicated detour via the Suez Canal.
Gulf Oil Giants Push to Expand Overseas Stockpiles as Iran War Drags On

The New York Times – Business:
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seeking larger oil reserves in Japan and South Korea as regional conflict threatens supply routes.
Houthis Claim Strike on Saudi Vessel as Red Sea Violence Escalates

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The armed group, based in Yemen and backed by Iran, said it had launched missiles near the vital maritime trade route, in a conflict that shows no sign of abating.
Oil Giant Saudi Aramco Reports 33% Profit Surge, Despite Iran War Disruptions

The New York Times – Business:
Higher oil prices propelled a quarterly earnings jump for Saudi Arabia’s energy giant, which used pipelines to work around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.