Media

Feb 2, 2026

Altaghier TV: In an interview, Amb. Douglas A. Silliman spoke about the buildup of U.S. military forces near Iran, Iranian ballistic missile tests and threats to the region, and the possibility of success in possible negotiations between the U.S. and Iran moderated by Türkiye.

Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman

Feb 2, 2026

The Wall Street Journal: Hussein Ibish explained that while tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE have spiked, they will likely be resolved soon enough and long before any potential Saudi diplomatic normalization with Israel.

Hussein Ibish

Feb 2, 2026

Middle East Eye: Amb. Douglas A. Silliman commented on the UAE-Saudi rift.

Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman

Jan 29, 2026

AlSharqiya: In an interview, Amb. Douglas A. Silliman discussed President Trump’s public opposition to the possible selection of former Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki for another term as well as current tensions between the United States and Iran.

Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman

Jan 28, 2026

Al Jazeera: In an interview on the program “From Washington,” Amb. Douglas A. Silliman discussed the current tensions with Iran, U.S. military buildup in the Gulf and Arabian Sea, and each primary regional actor’s preferred outcome to this crisis.

Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman

Jan 26, 2026

AGBI: Tim Callen commented on the economic impact of the decision to postpone holding the Asian Winter Olympics in Saudi Arabia.

Tim Callen

Jan 26, 2026

AGBI: Tim Callen commented on reports that the gigaproject at Neom will be downscaled and restructured.

Tim Callen

Jan 23, 2026

DW: In an interview, Abbas Kadhim discussed the nomination of former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to lead the Iraqi government and the U.S. position on his nomination.

Abbas Kadhim