Joseph Haboush

Washington, D.C., United States

Washington Correspondent at Al Arabiya English

Washington Correspondent, @AlArabiya_Eng || former @DailyStarLeb || @Telegraph || @MiddleEastInst || Views are my own & RTs are not endorsements

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Articles

The Trump Doctrine resets US foreign policy in the Middle East

2 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

US President Donald Trump’s first official overseas visit—beginning in Saudi Arabia—marked a pivotal reset in America’s approach to the Middle East. He laid out a vision for the Middle East’s future following decades of US interventions and failed regime changes that have led to widespread devastation.
What to expect out of Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE

3 weeks ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

All eyes will be on the Gulf region this week as US President Donald Trump embarks on his first official visit abroad. But the bigger question remains: What will come out of the trip for Washington and for the capitals of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates? Trump choosing the region as his first foreign trip after taking office in January speaks volumes about the value the US president places in the Middle East, particularly Riyadh, Doha and Abu Dhabi.
US approves sale of advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia in deal worth $3.5 bln: Pentagon

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

1 min read The US State Department approved a $3.5 billion deal late Friday for the sale of advanced missiles and weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to the Pentagon. This agreement involves the sale of 1,000 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 50 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections to the Kingdom. Developing Saudi Arabia US
At least 500 Houthis killed in US strikes over last month: Officials

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The US military has quietly racked up a major toll in Yemen, killing at least 500 Houthi fighters—including top-tier operatives—since last month, according to officials and sources familiar with intelligence assessments. While the US has conducted daily air and naval strikes for over five weeks, it has remained tight-lipped about the results of the campaign.
US grants visas for Syrian officials to attend meetings at World Bank, IMF, UN

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The Trump administration has granted Syrian officials permission to enter the United States for meetings in Washington and New York, according to officials and sources familiar with the matter. The officials are expected to attend the highly anticipated spring meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
US to reduce military footprint in Syria, officials say

1 month ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The Trump administration has decided to reduce the number of US troops in Syria, officials and a source familiar with the planning said on Tuesday. In December, the Pentagon revealed that there were around 2,000 US troops in Syria, about 1,100 more than it had previously disclosed. At the time, the Biden administration said the fluctuation in the number of troops was in part due to the fall of the Assad regime. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.
Over 100 Houthi targets hit in US bombing campaign, defense official says

2 months ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The US military has struck more than 100 Houthi targets in Yemen since launching its bombing campaign last month, an American defense official told Al Arabiya English on Tuesday. “We have destroyed command and control facilities, weapons manufacturing facilities, and advanced weapons storage locations. We have also confirmed the death of several Houthi leaders,” the official said, without providing additional details on who exactly was killed.
Top US senators warn Lebanese army is moving too slowly on Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire

2 months ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued a stern warning Wednesday, urging the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to accelerate the implementation of a US-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel or face a potential reassessment of American military aid to Beirut. Under the ceasefire agreement reached last November, Hezbollah is required to withdraw its fighters and weapons at least 20 miles north of the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Pentagon deploys more squadrons, assets, aircraft carriers to Middle East

2 months ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

2 min read The Pentagon orders the deployment of additional squadrons and other air assets to the Middle East, extends the deployment of Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, and orders another aircraft carrier to the region. “In line with the President’s direction to achieve peace through strength, the Secretary of Defense directed the Harry S.
US will judge Lebanon government based on countering Hezbollah, ending corruption

2 months ago | english.alarabiya.net | Joseph Haboush

The Trump administration is not getting involved in Lebanese politics, but it is waiting to see whether the new government acts against Hezbollah and to end corruption, the White House said on Thursday. The White House comments came after Lebanon appointed Karim Soueid as the new governor to head the Central Bank. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.