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The Obama administration is quietly negotiating weapons deals with the Saudia Arabian kingdom, which is wary of a deal between the U.S. and Iran over nuclear weapons. (Associated Press)

Obama weighs offering Saudi Arabia weapons provided only to Israel

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John F. Kerry talked with Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Oman's minister of foreign affairs, during a meeting of Persian Gulf delegates in March. Oman helped kick-start secret nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington in 2013. (Associated Press)

Oman suited for Middle East peacemaker role amid rising tensions

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Houthi Shiite fighters (background) patrol as their comrades attend the funeral procession of victims who were killed from triple suicide bombings that hit a pair of mosques in Sanaa, Yemen, on Wednesday. (Associated Press)

Saudi Arabia leads Arab attack on Yemen rebels; Iran proxy war looms

By Guy Taylor and Jacqueline Klimas - The Washington Times

The last convoy of solders from the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, crosses the border from Iraq into Kuwait on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

U.S. plans significant military presence in Kuwait

By Donna Cassata - Associated Press

Iran leader’s visit to island reignites feud with Emirates

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moallem speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Muzaffar Salman)

Foreign minister: Syria has duty to confront armed groups

By Zeina Karam - Associated Press

Well-off Bahrainis soon may feel sting of taxes, subsidy cuts

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Arab states pull diplomats from Syria

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Gulf mediator gives up on Yemeni political deal

By Ahmed El-Haj - Associated Press

Illustration: Bahrain

AL KHALIFA: Stability is prerequisite for progress

By His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa - The Washington Times

Yemeni police open fire on protesters; 3 killed

By Ahmed Al-Haj - Associated Press

Iran criticizes Saudi involvement in Bahrain

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Official: Gulf military force enters Bahrain

By Brian Murphy and Reem Khalilfa - Associated Press

Saudi-led forces enter Bahrain

By Ben Birnbaum - The Washington Times

Neighbors discuss massive aid for Oman, Bahrain

By Tarek el-Tablawy - Associated Press