Mar 15, 2013

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Bahrain, amid a Shi'ite revolt, has been deemed
critical to U.S. interests in the Gulf.

Mar 14, 2013

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military, on the eve of a visit by President
Barack Obama, has urged an initiative for an Arab-Israeli settlement.

Mar 13, 2013

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has determined a greater need for
Arab allies amid plans for a reduced military presence in the Gulf.

Mar 07, 2013

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- An outgoing U.S. military commander, in an
assessment that disputed that of the intelligence community, warned that
Iran was moving steadily toward nuclear weapons capability.