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Saudi Crown Prince, Iran FM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince, Iran FM Discuss Regional Developments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, receives Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Wednesday Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

The officials discussed bilateral relations between their countries and regional developments and efforts exerted towards them.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of State and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban.

Araqchi had earlier held talks with Prince Faisal. Discussions focused on relations and explored ways to strengthen them across various fields. They also reviewed regional developments.

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Saudi Expresses its Categorical Rejection of Flagrant Attacks against UAE

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020, shows a view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020, shows a view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
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Saudi Expresses its Categorical Rejection of Flagrant Attacks against UAE

A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020, shows a view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)
A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020, shows a view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometers west of Ruwais. (Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP)

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Sunday drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates that led to a fire in the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement stressed the Kingdom's “categorical rejection of the flagrant attacks that threat regional security and stability.”

The Kingdom underscores its solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures it takes to protect its sovereignty and security.

A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the UAE’s sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an “unprovoked terrorist attack.”

The UAE Defense Ministry said three drones came over its western border and that it was investigating the incident.

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi also strongly condemned the attack on the UAE.

“These treacherous attacks on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant are a dangerous escalation and a direct threat to the security and stability of the region,” he warned in a statement.

He slammed the attack as a “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms regarding the protection of vital and nuclear facilities, given the potentially catastrophic consequences impacting regional and international security, as well as threatening the safety of civilians, the environment, and global energy supplies.”

He underscored the full support of the GCC member states for the UAE in all measures it takes to maintain its security and stability, as well as the safety of its citizens and residents.

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Saudi Arabia Destroys 3 Drones Fired from Iraq

Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Destroys 3 Drones Fired from Iraq

Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that its defenses intercepted and destroyed three drones that were fired from Iraq.

Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki said the drones were detected in the morning and destroyed after entering the Kingdom’s airspace.

“The Ministry reserves the right to respond at the appropriate time and place and will implement all necessary operational measures to counter any attempted aggression against the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, or the safety of its citizens and residents,” he declared.

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Regional De-escalation Efforts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during a previous meeting in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during a previous meeting in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Discuss Regional De-escalation Efforts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during a previous meeting in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty during a previous meeting in Riyadh. (SPA file photo)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Sunday with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty on Riyadh and Cairo’s efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region.

They stressed their support for diplomatic solutions, including Pakistan’s mediation between the United States and Iran.

They also tackled other regional developments.