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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.

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

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

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


Obama meets top royals in lieu of Saudi King's attendance of regional summit

The absence of King Salman is viewed as a reflection of frustration with Obama's pursuit of a nuclear deal with Iran and a perceived US failure to support opposition fighters in Syria

US President Barack Obama  and First Lady Michelle Obama meet members of the Saudi royal family, government officials and guests

US-Arab alignment shows strains before Camp David summit

Most of the GCC leaders will skip summit for their security in Maryland this week.​

Saudi King Salman

France, Saudi Arabia unite in vision for region, say Iran deal must be verifiable

"This agreement must not destabilize the security and stability of the region nor threaten the security and stability of Iran's neighbors."

French President Francois Hollande and Saudi King Salman meet to dicuss regions affecting the Middle East

Iran's Zarif: It's time for US to choose between cooperation and confrontation

In 'NY Times' op-ed, Iranian FM says US and its allies can't fight al-Qaida and ISIS while enabling their growth in Yemen and Syria.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif presents Tehran’s case in Lausanne, on April 2.

US expands intelligence sharing with Saudis in Yemen operation

The US role has now expanded in size and scope, involving more detailed "vetting" of targeting information prepared by the Saudis, with a particular interest in helping the Saudis to avoid civilian casualties, according to the US officials.

Saudi airstrike in Sana'a

Obama: US will stand by Gulf allies against Iran's 'destabilizing activities'

"If you have a situation where one of our partners like Saudi Arabia is threatened from external aggression let’s say through Iran we will come to their defense.”

President Barack Obama talks on the phone with French President Francois Hollande from aboard Air Force One, Jan. 7, 2015.

Arab states fear Iran will become America's 'policeman' in Gulf

Some in the Arab world see US actions as responsible for bloody Sunni-Shi'ite battles taking place in recent years.

Iranian military personnel participate in war games in an unknown location near the Strait of Hormuz in southern Iran

Obama makes case for Iran deal to Congress and Arab leaders

Obama reiterates the United States' "enduring commitment to work with partners to address Iran's destabilizing activities in the region."

U.S. President Barack Obama

Saudi FM echoes Israeli, French concerns over Iran nuclear talks

Speaking at a conference with Britain's foreign secretary, Saudi top diplomat also suggests Riyadh may involve itself in Yemen if Iranian proxies do not cede power to the government.

Saud al-Faisal

Saudi prince criticizes Iran deal

"If Iran has the ability to enrich uranium to whatever level, it's not just Saudi Arabia that's going to ask for that."

 Prince Turki al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia