U.S. Senators Warn Saudis of Consequences Over Khashoggi's Fate
- Critic of Saudi government vanishes from consulate in Turkey
- Graham says kingdom must explain fate of U.S.-based columnist
This article is for subscribers only.
U.S. senators warned that Saudi Arabia could face economic consequences if a prominent newspaper columnist was killed in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul for his criticism of the royal family.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said it’s “imperative” that the Saudi government give clear answers about the fate of Jamal Khashoggi, a journalist who was last seen in the the consulate. A Turkish official, speaking anonymously and without providing evidence, said Khashoggi was murdered inside the consulate, a claim the Saudi government has vehemently denied.