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President Obama (center) bids farewell to leaders from six Gulf nations, who are trying to work through tensions sparked by the U.S. bid for a nuclear deal with Iran, a pursuit that has put regional partners on edge. Mr. Obama is seeking to reassure the Gulf leaders that the U.S. overtures to Iran will not come at the expense of commitments to their security. (Associated Press)

Obama looks for global support on Iran nuke deal

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 13, 2015. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Obama pushes ahead with summit despite Arab absences

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

President Obama is greeted by new Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz as the president and first lady Michelle Obama arrive on Air Force One at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Jan. 27, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Saudi king not snubbing Obama, White House says

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Condemn Bahrain’s policies

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

King Hamad Al-Khalifa Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

S. ROB SOBHANI: Bahrain, an island of stability amid Mideast chaos calm

By S. Rob Sobhani

This image made from militant video posted online by militants on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, shows Luke Somers, an American photojournalist born in Britain held hostage by al-Qaida's affiliate in Yemen. Somers has been killed in a failed rescue attempt, his sister said Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Lucy Somers told The Associated Press that she and her father learned of her 33-year-old brother Luke Somers' death from FBI agents at 0500 GMT (12 a.m. EST) Saturday. (AP Photo/militant video)

Luke Somers killed by al Qaeda in failed U.S. rescue attempt in Yemen

By Ahmed al-Haj - Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, right, shakes hands with United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed before a meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Sunni Muslims remain wary of military cooperation with U.S.

By Guy Taylor and Maggie Ybarra - The Washington Times

U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is welcomed by Jordan's Chairman of Defense Lieutenant General Mashal al-Zaben, right, upon his arrival at Marka International Airport in Amman, Jordan, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Hagel is on a regional tour focusing on Iran's nuclear programm and Syria's civil war. (AP Photo/Mandel Ngan, Pool)

Hagel reassures Persian Gulf allies

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Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain adjusts his cap during the press conference ahead of Sunday's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China Thursday, April 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Rosberg expects another tight race in Shanghai

By JUSTIN BERGMAN - Associated Press

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany leads the field after the start during the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Sunday, April 6, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

April starts with a bang for Formula One

By CHRIS LINES - Associated Press

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg of Germany steers his car during the second free practice ahead of the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Formula One Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain, Friday, April 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mercedes drivers fastest in Bahrain GP practice

By CHRIS LINES - Associated Press

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain sprays champagne on the podium with teammate Nico Rosberg, right, after winning the the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, March 30, 2014. Rosberg finished in second place. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Mercedes set for hat trick of F1 wins at Bahrain

By CHRIS LINES - Associated Press

23-year-old detained by police in Bahrain dies

By REEM KHALIFA - Associated Press

Fernando Alonso of Spain and Ferrari drives the new F14T car during the 2014 Formula One Testing at the Circuito de Jerez on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Angel Morenatti)

Red Bull sputters out of Jerez test early

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Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany exits his garage to drive his new RB10 Formula One car at the Circuito de Jerez on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. (AP Photo/Miguel Angel Morenatti)

Red Bull sputters out of Jerez test

Associated Press

South Korea suspends tear gas exports to Bahrain

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this file image taken from Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, video obtained from the Shaam News Network, which has been authenticated based on its contents and other AP reporting, a rebel fighter fires a gun in a valley in an unidentified location in Latakia province, Syria. (AP Photo/Shaam News Network via AP Video, File)

Syria mess may spawn ‘Islamic emirate’ world must deal with, says Iraq’s top diplomat

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