RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call on Thursday from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to express concern over a Houthi attack on Abha airport.
Eight people were wounded when Iran-backed Houthi militants targeted the airport in Asir province, with two exploding drones on Monday. Saudi air defenses managed to intercept them but the shrapnel from one of the drones showered the airport.
Prince Faisal and Blinken also discussed Afghanistan and other regional issues, the State Department said.
“The Secretary expressed the US’ strong commitment to its longstanding strategic partnership with the Kingdom and to helping Saudi Arabia defend its people and territory,” it said.
During the call, the two ministers reviewed the strategic relations between Riyadh and Washington and ways to strengthen them in all common areas.
They also discussed the most prominent developments in the region, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said.
Blinken tells Saudi foreign minister of US concern over Houthi attack on Abha airport
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Blinken tells Saudi foreign minister of US concern over Houthi attack on Abha airport
Iranian FM calls Saudi counterpart ahead of nuclear talks with US
- They discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means
- Regional powers have pushed for talks scheduled for Friday in Oman between Iran, US
LONDON: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, ahead of critical nuclear talks with the United States.
During the call on Wednesday, they discussed the importance of resolving differences through dialogue and diplomatic means, as well as the efforts to maintain the region’s security and stability, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Regional powers have pushed for talks, scheduled for Friday in Oman, between Iran and the US to reach an agreement regarding Tehran’s nuclear program and prevent another escalation in the region.
In an X post on Wednesday, Araghchi wrote: “Nuclear talks with the United States are scheduled to be held in Muscat on about 10 a.m. Friday.
“I’m grateful to our Omani brothers for making all necessary arrangements.”
