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Saudi Royal Decree Reshuffles Cabinet, Names Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
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Saudi Royal Decree Reshuffles Cabinet, Names Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a Royal Decree naming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister.

Cabinet sessions attended by King Salman will continue to be chaired by him.

King Salman also decreed a reshuffle of the cabinet.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named Minister of Sport and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named Minister of Interior.

Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named Minister of the National Guard, Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was named Minister of Defense, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah bin Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud was named Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud, was named Minister of Culture.

Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Al-Sheikh was named Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance, and Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed was named Minister of State for Shura Council Affairs.

Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani was named Minister of Justice and Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan bin Mohammed Al-Rabiah was named Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, as the Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Media.

Eng. Abdulrahman bin Abdulmohsen Al-Fadhli was named Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, and Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir was named Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.

Majed bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Hogail was named Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Jadaan was named Minister of Finance, and Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha was named Minister of Communications and Information Technology.

Eng. Ahmed bin Suleiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi was named Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Bandar bin Ibrahim bin Abdullah Al-Khorayef was named Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, and Eng. Saleh bin Nasser bin Al-Ali Al-Jasser was named Minister of Transport and Logistics Services.

Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb was named Minister of Tourism, Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih was named Minister of Investment, Faisal bin Fadhel bin Mohsen Al-Ibrahim was named Minister of Economy and Planning, Fahd bin Abdulrahman bin Dahes Al-Jalajel was named Minister of Health and Yousef bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Benyan was named Minister of Education.

Prince Dr. Mansour bin Miteb bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Sheikh Saleh bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Dr. Mutlab bin Abdullah Al-Nafisah, Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Dr. Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Assaf, Mohammed bin Abdulmalik Al Al-Sheikh, Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Issa, and Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed bin Hamad Al Al-Sheikh were named Ministers of State.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Regional and Global Diplomatic Drive to Contain Israel-Iran Conflict

A thick column of smoke rises above an oil refinery south of Tehran after it was targeted in an overnight Israeli airstrike (AFP). 
A thick column of smoke rises above an oil refinery south of Tehran after it was targeted in an overnight Israeli airstrike (AFP). 
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Saudi Arabia Launches Regional and Global Diplomatic Drive to Contain Israel-Iran Conflict

A thick column of smoke rises above an oil refinery south of Tehran after it was targeted in an overnight Israeli airstrike (AFP). 
A thick column of smoke rises above an oil refinery south of Tehran after it was targeted in an overnight Israeli airstrike (AFP). 

Saudi Arabia has intensified its diplomatic efforts to contain the escalating confrontation between Israel and Iran, reaffirming its rejection of Israeli military actions and calling for restraint, dialogue, and diplomatic solutions.

Since the launch of Israel’s “Rising Lion” operation against Iran on Friday, Riyadh has positioned itself as a key regional actor working to defuse tensions and prevent further destabilization.

Within hours of the Israeli strikes, the Saudi Foreign Ministry issued a strong condemnation, describing the attacks as a violation of Iranian sovereignty and international law. The Kingdom urged the United Nations and the international community to assume their responsibilities in halting what it called a “heinous aggression.”

The diplomatic push quickly gained momentum. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan initiated a flurry of calls with regional and international counterparts, beginning with a conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Saudi side emphasized the need to reject military force and pursue diplomacy, warning that continued aggression would undermine ongoing efforts to de-escalate the crisis.

Meanwhile, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a parallel track of high-level consultations with global leaders. As of Monday, the Crown Prince had held at least seven official calls, including with US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

In a significant move reflecting Riyadh’s humanitarian commitment amid the conflict, King Salman ordered the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to facilitate all services for Iranian pilgrims currently in the Kingdom. The order, based on a proposal from the Crown Prince, ensures the safe accommodation and eventual return of Iranian nationals affected by the situation.

The Crown Prince also held a notable call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s assistance. He noted that the Kingdom, given its stature in the Islamic world, could play a central role in promoting unity among Muslim countries.

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has conducted over 20 rounds of consultations in less than four days, including in-person meetings with the British and German foreign ministers in London and Riyadh, as well as a key appearance at the Gulf Cooperation Council’s emergency ministerial meeting.

Analysts say the Kingdom’s approach is rooted in a consistent doctrine that prioritizes diplomacy over force. Political analyst Munif Al-Harbi described Saudi Arabia as a “trusted peace broker,” leveraging strong ties with both Washington and Tehran to push for a return to negotiations, particularly over Iran’s nuclear program.

Political analyst Nidal Al-Sabaa highlighted Saudi Arabia’s balanced regional posture in recent years, which has helped it earn the trust of major powers. He predicted Riyadh will use its influence, especially in Washington, to press for an end to hostilities and keep diplomatic channels open.