WSJ says defense systems to be removed from Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia; Pentagon says will maintain ability to quickly return forces if necessary

Biden administration envoys and US senators say they plan to consult, engage with Mideast allies, as indirect talks in Vienna over nuclear program progress

Chairman of House Foreign Affairs Committee says he still has questions over proposed $23 billion sale, which White House is now going through with after initial suspension

New administration had been reviewing foreign arms sales made by Trump, including deal to supply advanced stealth jets reached as part of Israel normalization

Pragmatism is ruling the day for now, but US allies in the region are nervous the new president could over-pressure regimes on need for reform, creating a wedge for Iran to exploit

State Department spokesman says a 'recalibration' of relations with Riyadh that takes human rights into account will help prevent war with Iran and broaden region's circle of peace

In call with King Salman preceding release of US intel report on Khashoggi murder, US president says Riyadh must deal with human rights violations

After declassified report says crown prince approved killing of journalist, Riyadh calls it 'negative, false and unacceptable'

Intel report on journalist's killing published on Biden's orders a day after first phone call between president and Saudi King Salman; could complicate ties between US and key ally

Blinken says under new policy US will restrict any individuals who have engaged in 'serious, extraterritorial counter-dissident activities,' targeting journalists, activists