Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

FILE - A U.S. military convoy drives along a road in northeastern Syria's Hasakeh province, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP/File Photo)
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Updated 14 December 2025
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Saudi Arabia condemns attack on Syrian-US forces near Palmyra

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday strongly condemned a terrorist attack that targeted Syrian and US security forces during a joint operation near the ancient city of Palmyra on Saturday, according to a statement from the Kingdom’s foreign ministry.

The attack occurred while Syrian forces and personnel from the US were on joint patrol as part of efforts to combat terrorism in the area.

Two US troops and a civilian interpreter were killed.

The foreign ministry statement extended condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the governments of Syria and the US. It also wished the injured a speedy recovery.


Saudi crown prince congratulates Tarique Rahman on becoming Bangladeshi prime minister

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Saudi crown prince congratulates Tarique Rahman on becoming Bangladeshi prime minister

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has congratulated Tarique Rahman after being sworn in as Bangladeshi prime minister.

The crown prince also congratulated Rahman for the formation of a new government under his leadership in the same message, the Saudi Press Agency reported early on Wednesday.

Prince Mohammed wished Rahman and the Bangladeshi people continued progress and prosperity.

Rahman, whose party won a sweeping parliamentary election victory, was sworn in as prime minister in an oath taking ceremony at the South Plaza of the parliament building on Tuesday. 

The sixty-year-old Rahman is the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and assassinated President Ziaur Rahman.