Arab Coalition Destroys Explosive Drones Launched by Houthis Towards Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Arab Coalition Destroys Explosive Drones Launched by Houthis Towards Saudi Arabia

Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat
Arab Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki. Asharq Al-Awsat

The Arab Coalition said it had intercepted and destroyed explosive drones launched by Yemen's Houthis on Sunday targeting Saudi Arabia.

Coalition spokesman Colonel Turki al-Malki said two drones were fired by the Iran-backed Houthi militias targeting Khamis Mushait in the Kingdom.

The attempted attack was “systematic and deliberately targeted civilians and structures,” the Coalition said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

This is the fifth such attack in four days, the latest of which was on Saturday when the Coalition intercepted and downed an explosive-laden drone launched by the Houthis towards Abha airport.



Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)
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Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, the Saudi Press Agency said on Thursday.

The two ministers reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries and opportunities to strengthen and develop them in various fields.

They discussed ways to intensify coordination and joint action on regional and international issues of concern to both countries, including developments in Gaza Strip, Sudan, and Yemen, as well as the Russia-Ukraine crisis. They exchanged views on these issues and efforts being made to achieve international peace and security.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the United States Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan and several officials.