“We discussed how to keep Yemen out of the regional tensions, make progress in the implementation of the Stockholm agreement and support to the peace process,” the UN envoy to Yemen Mr Griffiths wrote on Twitter. Martin Griffiths said on Monday he had held productive talks with the Saudi deputy defence minister to strengthen a… Continua a leggere
During a meeting of the Saudi Cabinet, chaired by King Salman, pilgrims were urged to be considerate of the privacy and spirituality of the holy places and not to engage in political acts. The warning follows a veiled threat by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of disruption and possible political demonstrations by Iranian pilgrims at… Continua a leggere
Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s Asir province has fully resumed operations following a drone attack by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia based in Yemen. Arab coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said the attack by the Houthis had injured nine civilians — eight Saudis and one Indian citizen — all of whom are in stable condition… Continua a leggere
Saudi and Yemeni special forces captured the leader of Daesh in Yemen, the Arab coalition said Tuesday. Abu Osama Al-Muhajir was seized during an operation on June 3 along with a Daesh financial officer and a number of other members of the organization, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The arrests were made at a house… Continua a leggere
Yemen’s Houthi movement launched a new drone attack targeting the Abha regional airport in southern Saudi Arabia, the group’s Al-Masirah TV said on Monday. Arab coalition spokesman Col. Turki Al-Maliki said on Sunday that one person was killed and 21 others injured in a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport. Al-Maliki did not say… Continua a leggere
Iran’s use of surrogates to attack Saudi Arabia and destabilize the region needs to be countered, Brian Hook, the US special representative on Iran, told reporters on Friday. “If we do not succeed in tackling Iran in Yemen, it will increase the risk of a greater conflict in the region,” he said. The US envoy… Continua a leggere
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. During the meeting, they discussed relations between the two countries and efforts to counter hostile Iranian activities that threaten the security and stability of the region. The latest Iranian… Continua a leggere
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with US President Donald Trump on Friday to about Middle East stability and the oil market, the White House said, after tensions with Iran prompted a rise in oil prices. “The two leaders discussed Saudi Arabia’s critical role in ensuring stability in the Middle East and in the… Continua a leggere
A rocket fired by Houthi militia exploded near a desalination plant in Al-Shuqaiq southwest of Saudi Arabia, but did not cause any damage or injuries, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. Military and security organs were working to identify the type of rocket that was fired, Arab Coalition spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said in… Continua a leggere
Halting weapons sales to Saudi Arabia will only benefit Iran, Adel Al-Jubeir said Wednesday, after the British government announced it would suspend issuing new licenses for the sale of arms to the Kingdom. The UK’s International Trade Secretary Liam Fox announced the decision in parliament after a court ordered the government to “reconsider” the sales… Continua a leggere
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shot down a U.S. drone on Thursday amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington over the collapsing nuclear deal with world powers, American and Iranian officials said, though they disputed the circumstances of the incident. The Guard said it shot down the drone over Iranian airspace, while two U.S. officials told The… Continua a leggere
The Arab Parliament announced on Wednesday that it has designated the Iranian-backed Houthi militia as a terrorist group for its role in deliberately targeting civilians and civilian installations, calling on the League of Arab States and the UN to take similar action. The resolution was issued during an Arab Parliament meeting in Cairo in the… Continua a leggere
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that a report by a UN expert on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi contains “baseless allegations” and “contradictions.” Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said the report contained “nothing new.” He said the judicial authorities in the Kingdom are the only ones competent to investigate the case and that… Continua a leggere
Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed two bomb-laden drones launched by Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi militia. Col. Turki al-Maliki, spokesperson of the Arab coalition made the remarks early Tuesday in a statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA.) Al-Maliki says one drone targeted a residential area in the southern city of Abha. He added… Continua a leggere
The Arab Coalition destroyed a Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Saudi state-news agency SPA reported. The militia sent the drone from Hodeidah province, and the Coalition intercepted it while it was still in Yemen’s airspace above Hajja province, the spokesperson Col. Turki Al-Maliki said. “The Houthi militants continue to violate the Stockholm agreement… Continua a leggere
