
Reviewing bilateral relations and developments in events in the region in light of the escalation of the conflict with the Houthis
On Monday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Commander of the US Army Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, where they reviewed bilateral relations and the latest developments in regional events amid the escalation of the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
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The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen has escalated.
(CNN) - The Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, received the Commander of the US Army Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, on Monday, according to what the official Saudi Press Agency reported.
The two sides reviewed "bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region."
The meeting was attended by the Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and National Security Advisor, Musaed bin Muhammad Al-Aiban, according to the agency.
The meeting comes in light of the escalation of the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group, supported by Iran, in Yemen.
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