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Saudi Arabia, Russia Sign Military Cooperation Deal

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
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Saudi Arabia, Russia Sign Military Cooperation Deal

Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)
Prince Khalid bin Salman and Fomin sign the agreement. (Twitter)

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Moscow on Monday with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

The officials discussed military and defense cooperation and joint efforts to preserve regional security and stability. They also tackled challenges facing their countries.

The meeting aimed “to explore ways to strengthen the military and defense cooperation between our two countries,” tweeted Prince Khalid.

Prince Khalid and his Russian counterpart Alexander Fomin later signed a military cooperation agreement.

The Saudi royal had traveled to Russia to take part in the Russia’s International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2020” that kicked off on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist Houthi militia's launch of a hostile drone toward Makkah on September 15, 2026.

The Kingdom affirmed that this cowardly terrorist attack targeting the sacred city, the land of the divine message, the place where revelation descended, and the Qiblah of Muslims, constitutes a repetition of the terrorist Houthi militia's practices of targeting and violating the sanctity of the holy sites, and a provocation to the sentiments of Muslims around the world, particularly as this attempt marks the second attempt to target Makkah, following its first attempt on July 27, 2017, SPA reported.

The Kingdom commended the vigilance of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, which responded to this attack and successfully intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered the restricted airspace of Makkah.

The Kingdom renewed its call on the international community to condemn these grave attacks and to take a firm stance against the terrorist Houthi militia's attacks on the holy sites and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom, as well as the threats posed by the Houthi militia to freedom of maritime navigation, commercial shipping, and international trade.

The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims and visitors they receive, as well as the Kingdom's entire territory, citizens, and residents.

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MWL Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on Makkah, Madinah

The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
The Muslim World League (MWL) logo
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MWL Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on Makkah, Madinah

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

The Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Makkah and Madinah, as well as its continued aggression against the Kingdom, which it said terrorizes Muslims and threatens the sanctity of the holy sites and mosques.

In a statement issued by the General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa condemned the Houthi militia's attacks targeting holy sites, mosques, schools, and civilian infrastructure, describing them as a flagrant violation of the values of Islamic faith and fundamental humanitarian principles, SPA reported.

He called on Islamic nations and the international community to condemn the attacks targeting Makkah and Madinah regions.

He also reaffirmed full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding all measures taken to deter terrorist aggression and safeguard the sanctity of holy sites and the lives of Muslims.

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Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)
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Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned on Wednesday “in the strongest possible terms the dastardly and heinous” attack on the holy city of Makkah.

“The people of Pakistan are saddened and perturbed by this outrageous act,” he said on X.

Saudi defenses intercepted on Tuesday a hostile drone fired by the terrorist Houthis in Yemen before it entered the prohibited airspace area of the holy city of Makkah.

Official Spokesperson of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen Major General Turki Al-Malki revealed that this was the second hostile and terrorist attempt to target Makkah. The first took place on July 27, 2017.