Officials are seen next to the barriers at the gate of Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, October 10, 2018. REUTERS/Osman Orsal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Under pressure from Congress, the Trump administration faces a dilemma: how to respond to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi while ensuring that any punitive action does not alienate Riyadh, a key ally against Iran.
Leading senators have already made their displeasure clear with Saudi Arabia, with Senator Bob Corker telling Reuters, "You can’t go around killing journalists."
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