Saudi Defense Ministry
Coverage of Saudi Defense Ministry in the Nexus archive.
- Saudi defense minister holds urgent meeting with Vance after Iraq strikes
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman met with Vice President Vance to convey Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's message on regional de-escalation with Iran despite recent joint U.S.-Saudi strikes against pro-Iranian militias in Iraq. The strikes followed drone attacks by these militias on Saudi infrastructure, prompting Saudi Arabia to emphasize its readiness to defend itself while advocating for reduced tensions.
- Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
Jordan intercepted five Iranian missiles launched early Wednesday, while the U.S. and Saudi Arabia conducted strikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. The U.S. warned of further action if attacks on its forces or Saudi infrastructure continue, following a period of calm in regional tensions.