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Saudi Defenses Destroy 9 Armed Drones Fired at Kingdom

Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Defenses Destroy 9 Armed Drones Fired at Kingdom

Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Friday that Saudi defenses shot down nine armed drones fired at the Kingdom.

It said the aircraft were aimed at civilian locations and energy facilities.

It accused the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen of being behind the failed attack, blaming them for threatening regional and security.

The coalition stressed its support to the Gulf and international stance in seeking the success of the upcoming intra-Yemeni consultations, while the Houthis are attempting to scuttle them.

The consultations will be held in Riyadh from March 29 to April 7.

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Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Ceasefire, Discusses De-escalation with Iranian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Welcomes Ceasefire, Discusses De-escalation with Iranian President

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Tuesday from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The Crown Prince welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached earlier in the day, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that it would contribute to restoring security and stability while averting further escalation.

The Crown Prince reaffirmed the Kingdom's firm position in favor of resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels.

Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for the Kingdom’s condemnation of the Israeli aggression and commended the Crown Prince's efforts to support regional security and stability.

The Crown Prince also received a telephone call from Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani.

The Crown Prince and the Iraqi prime minister welcomed the ceasefire agreement’s entry into force, affirming the need to exert all necessary efforts to maintain security and stability.

The Saudi Crown Prince held a separate phone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, who expressed his appreciation for the Saudi stance advocating for the resolution of disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels.

They addressed recent developments, including the ceasefire agreement, with both leaders stressing the importance of continuing necessary efforts to maintain security and stability.