Blinken said U.S. focused on defusing the current situation before taking further steps
Saudis want robust, trustworthy alliance with Washington in face of Iran threats
Expanding defense infrastructure taking place as security cooperation increases between Israel and key players in the Sunni Arab world
But "cruel" Iranian leaders – responsible for murder of more than 200 freedom protesters and arrests of thousands – waiting for removal of sanctions and wave of new money after the voting
Blinken’s statement on Tuesday was released on tenth anniversary of the U.N.’s first International Day of the Girl
MEI fellow: Cutting production by 2 million barrels per day means ‘higher prices now in case a global recession demands it later’
Ongoing protests since the Sept. 22 death of Mahsa Amini have spread across Iran