Mohammed bin Salman Discusses Regional Escalation with Erdogan, Starmer

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
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Mohammed bin Salman Discusses Regional Escalation with Erdogan, Starmer

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held separate telephone talks on Friday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss the escalation in the region.

Crown Prince Mohammed expressed to Erdogan the Kingdom's condemnation of the hostile Iranian attacks against Türkiye. He stressed the Kingdom's support for Türkiye in measures it takes to preserve its security and territorial integrity.

The two leaders addressed the impact of the ongoing military escalation on regional and international security.

Starmer underscored his country's support for the Kingdom against the Iranian attacks targeting Saudi territory, expressing support for all measures it takes that help in safeguarding its sovereignty, stability, and territorial integrity.

Crown Prince Mohammed and Christodoulides tackled the latest developments in the region and their repercussions on security and stability.

They emphasized their rejection of any actions that could undermine the region's security and stability.



Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
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Bahrain Summons Iraqi Charge d'affaires over Drone Attacks Launched from Iraq

Bahrain Flag (Reuters)
Bahrain Flag (Reuters)

Bahrain summoned Iraq's chargé d'affaires in Manama on Monday to protest against what it called ongoing drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory against the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council states, the foreign ministry said.

Bahrain delivered a formal note of protest and urged Iraq to address the threats urgently and responsibly, adding that the kingdom reserved the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its security and stability.


Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
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Saudi FM Discusses US-Iran Talks in Call with Iranian Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi (AAWSAT)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call Monday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi, SPA reported.

During the call, they discussed the latest developments following the peace negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States.


Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
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Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents

Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)
Police return violators and vehicles at security checkpoints leading to Makkah. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Public Security announced that the Hajj regulations and entry procedures for Makkah took effect on Monday, April 13, requiring residents wishing to enter the city to obtain permits from the relevant authorities. Residents without valid entry permits will be denied access to Makkah.

Public Security stated that the measures apply to residents who do not possess a permit issued by the relevant authorities to work in the Holy Sites, a Makkah-issued residency ID, or a valid Hajj permit.

It added that entry permits for residents working during the Hajj season are issued electronically via the Absher Individuals platform and the Muqeem portal, through technical integration with the unified digital platform for issuing Hajj permits, “Tasreeh.”