News Alert: Saudi Arabia says it rejects ‘threats’ and political pressure following Trump’s comments on missing Saudi journalist

The statement came after President Trump vowed "severe punishment" if Saudi Arabia is found to be responsible for the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul nearly two weeks ago. Turkish authorities say they believe a team of Saudis killed Khashoggi, and U.S. intelligence intercepts show Saudi officials discussing an operation to lure Khashoggi — a Saudi citizen who had been living in the United States — back to Saudi Arabia from his home in Virginia and detain him.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 14, 7:46 AM     Saudi Arabia says it rejects 'threats' and political pressure following Trump's comments on missing Saudi journalist The statement came after President Trump vowed "severe punishment" if Saudi Arabia is found to be responsible for the killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared inside the kingdom's consulate in Istanbul nearly two weeks ago. Turkish authorities say they believe a team of Saudis killed Khashoggi, and U.S. intelligence intercepts show Saudi officials discussing an operation to lure Khashoggi — a Saudi citizen who had been living in the United States — back to Saudi Arabia from his home in Virginia and detain him. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071