Iran-Backed Houthis Threaten Red Sea Shipping and Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Intense fighting between the Iran-backed Houthi insurgents and the internationally recognized government of Yemen continued on Wednesday.
Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Saudis Grant Iranian President an Audience as Israel Escalates anti-Hezbollah Campaign
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was welcomed in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday for a meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, where they reportedly discussed the dangers of regional escalation.
Antony Blinken Meets Saudi Crown Prince MBS, Demanding ‘Immediate Ceasefire’ for Hamas
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, on Monday evening to discuss an Israeli “ceasefire” against the Hamas terrorist organization and “greater integration” in the Middle East.
Saudi Foreign Minister: Palestinian State ‘Already Exists,’ Palestinian Authority ‘Capable and Credible’
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in an interview published Tuesday that the Palestinian Authority, which controls the West Bank, was a “capable and credible” entity that should be considered a contender to govern both the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, united in a hypothetical state of “Palestine.”
Top Saudi Diplomat Admits Hamas Attack Derailed ‘Good Progress’ on Peace with Israel
Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said Saudi Arabia was making “good progress” on relations with Israel before the October 7 Hamas attack.
Iran Foreign Minister Demands Embargo on Israel in Saudi Arabia Visit
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for an embargo against Israel at an Organization of Islamic Cooperation meeting.
Saudi Arabia Pledges $400 Million to Ukraine, Including $300 Million in Oil
Andrii Yermak, head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, announced on Sunday that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in aid to Ukraine, including $300 million in oil products plus $100 million in humanitarian assistance.
Saudi Arabia Sends Top Diplomat to Beijing to Defend China’s Muslim Genocide
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud became the first foreign top diplomat to visit China in 2022 on Monday, meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss what Wang described as “high-level China-Saudi Arabia comprehensive strategic partnership.”
Mike Pompeo Urges Saudis to Normalize Ties with Israel
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel, and added Washington supports a “robust program of arms sales” to Riyadh.
