Saudi Royal Rumble: Who’s Really Killed Who?
Picture this: a seasoned Washington Post columnist goes into a Saudi consulate in Istanbul, hoping to grab some papers for the Turkish bride, and the next thing you know he’s not the only one that’s disappeared. Enter the drama: Ahmed Khashoggi.
US CIA Ties the Crown Prince to the Crime
- CIA Verdict: The American intelligence agency, after going through a labyrinth of phone records and agent sightings, concluded the beloved Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was in the mastermind’s seat for Khashoggi’s murder.
- Numbers at Play: A “kill squad” of 15 Saudi operatives hopped on a government plane, landed at the consulate, and raised the grim curtain on the reporter’s life.
- Secret Phone Check: Intercepts showed the prince’s brother‑in‑law, Ambassador Khalid bin Salman, texting the desperate journalist that he could safely stroll into the consulate, only to slip into a fate no one can deny.
Saudi’s Spin Averages Out the Blame
- Official Denials: The Saudi prosecutor, in a rapid‑fire update, declares the Crown Prince was “unaware” of any foul play.
- “Rogue Operation” Claims: A squad was allegedly meant to persuade Khashoggi back to Saudi territory but turned violent.
- Ambassador’s Defense: A heated tweet from the Saudi Embassy insists “no phone conversation” ever took place. Protesters call it a deflection.
Inside the CIA’s Riddle
The CIA’s analysis feels like a detective movie script: “We have no hard evidence that the Crown Prince shouted, ‘Kill him!’ But we see him making plans that nudged the journalist onto the path he shouldn’t have expected.”
US Treasury’s Wrangle
- The Treasury slapped sanctions on 17 people, many close to the Crown Prince—backfiring showtime for a possible “coordinated effort” between Washington and Riyadh.
- These naughty numbers create a perfect storm for a potential post‑congressional showdown.
The Global Buzz & The Governor’s Warnings
American ties waver in a high‑stakes football match: the U.S. wants an independent investigation, while Saudi refuses to open the playbook. President Trump’s nuance, meanwhile, reads like a lukewarm coffee: “Let’s not talk about blame,” he said.
Jennifer Deeds on the Aside: Funny or Brutal?
Just imagine the world’s most illustrious journalist stepping into a consulate and finding out the powerful Prince is the invisible hand behind his disappearance—kind of like a royal reality show with a twist!
Bottom line
- Is the Crown Prince a social media influencer or a grave mastermind?
- Will the U.S. & Saudi close their rings or let the drama unfold?
Stay tuned—or not. After all, the only thing certain about this saga is that it’s as twisted as a soap opera plot.
