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Saudi Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Kingdom’s Position on Regional Escalation Has Not Changed

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
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Saudi Source to Asharq Al-Awsat: Kingdom’s Position on Regional Escalation Has Not Changed

A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)
A general view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA file)

A senior Saudi official dismissed to Asharq Al-Awsat reports that the Kingdom has changed its position on the escalation in the region.

The source stressed that Saudi Arabia supports efforts to reach a peaceful solution through diplomacy and dialogue to all disputes between the United States and Iran.

The source also reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of the use of its airspace and territories in any military operations against Iran.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Tuesday that Riyadh respects Tehran's sovereignty and that the Kingdom will not allow its airspace or territories to be used in any military operation against Iran.

In a telephone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, he underlined Saudi Arabia's support for any efforts that would help resolve disputes through dialogue with the aim to bolster regional security and stability.

Pezeshkian said his talks with the Crown Prince tackled developments in Iran and discussions about its nuclear file.

He expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia's firm stance in respecting Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also hailed Crown Prince Mohammed's role and efforts in achieving security and stability in the region.

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Top Southern Yemen Officials Hold Expanded Meeting in Riyadh

Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)
Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)
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Top Southern Yemen Officials Hold Expanded Meeting in Riyadh

Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)
Top southern Yemen officials meet in Riyadh. (Saba)

Top officials from southern Yemen held an expanded meeting in Riyadh on Saturday as part of efforts to build trust and unite southern ranks, paving the way for collective work based on national partnership and responsibility in confronting current challenges.

Prime Minister Shaea Mohsen al-Zandani, Shura Council Chairman Ahmed Obaid bin Daghr, Presidential Leadership Council member Abdulrahman al-Mahrami and Hadramout Governor Salem al-Khanbashi, and several ministers, southern Yemen governors, members of the Shura Council and parliament, and military and political leaderships attended the meeting.

Discussions focused on developments in southern provinces and the political, security and services demands of the coming phase, reported state media.

The gatherers said that the unity of the South was essential for protecting the security and stability of southern provinces and maintaining the current relative calm there.

They stressed the need for partnership to address regional and internal challenges. They underlined the importance of dialogue in resolving disputes, away from escalation and policies that consolidate divisions.

Furthermore, the gatherers underscored their full support to the PLC and prime minister in his effort to form a new government that needs to address various mounting economic and services problems.

They stressed the need to back local authorities and security agencies in the South in performing their duties, saying they were the first line of defense of security and stability. Allowing them to play their role will restore the people’s trust in state institutions.

They expressed their full support for intra-southern dialogue that Saudi Arabia will sponsor, saying it was the best path forward in addressing the root problems of the southern issue.

They praised the pivotal role played by the Kingdom in supporting the South and Yemen on the political, economic, humanitarian and development levels.

They stressed the importance of strategic coordination with Riyadh and committing to the political paths it sponsors, seeing as it is a guarantor of stability and main backer of peace efforts.

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MWL Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government and SDF

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The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government and SDF

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo

The Muslim World League (MWL) welcomed the Syrian government’s announcement of a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, reached under a comprehensive deal that includes the integration of self-administration institutions into Syrian state institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed Al-Issa expressed appreciation for the mediation efforts led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States, commending both sides for their positive engagement. He said the agreement supports the Syrian people’s aspirations for security and stability.

Al-Issa reaffirmed the League’s full support for the Syrian government’s ongoing efforts to protect its citizens while preserving the country’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

On Friday, the Syrian government and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they had reached a “comprehensive” agreement to halt fighting across the country and begin a phased integration of military, security, and administrative institutions.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan Province

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the terrorist attacks carried out by separatists in various areas of Balochistan Province in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday.

In a statement, the ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s total rejection of all terrorist and extremist acts and its solidarity with the brotherly Islamic Republic of Pakistan and its security efforts to preserve the safety of its territory.

It also expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the deceased and to the government and people of Pakistan, wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

Separatists from Pakistan's Balochistan province claimed responsibility for nearly a dozen coordinated attacks across southern Pakistan early Saturday that targeted civilians, a high-security prison, police stations and paramilitary installations. Eleven civilians, 10 security personnel and 67 insurgents were killed, authorities said.