Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Underline Gulf Cooperation to Preserve Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Underline Gulf Cooperation to Preserve Regional Security

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah underscored on Thursday efforts to bolster joint coordination between Gulf countries to preserve regional security and stability.

In a telephone call, they condemned Iran’s “heinous” attacks against Gulf countries, saying they are a violation of their sovereignty and security and safety of their peoples.

They also warned of the dangerous repercussions those attacks have on regional and international security and stability.

Sheikh Sabah expressed his categorical rejection of anything that may harm Saudi Arabia, adding that an attack on any Gulf country is an attack on Kuwait itself.

“We will overcome this phase with strength through the wisdom of our leaders,” he vowed.

Crown Prince Mohammed also received separate telephone calls from Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who both expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia in wake of the Iranian attacks.

They said they stand by the Kingdom as it takes measures to protect its security and territory.



Qatar Says Cargo Vessel Coming from Abu Dhabi Attacked in its Waters

 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
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Qatar Says Cargo Vessel Coming from Abu Dhabi Attacked in its Waters

 Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 8, 2026. (Reuters)

A cargo vessel was attacked by a drone on Sunday in Qatari waters northeast of Mesaieed port as the ship travelled from Abu Dhabi, causing a limited fire that was contained, the Qatari Defense Ministry said.

No injuries were reported and the vessel continued its journey towards ‌the port.

The UK Maritime Trade ‌Operations (UKMTO) ⁠said earlier a bulk ⁠carrier had reported being struck by an unknown projectile while sailing 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Authorities are investigating the source of the projectile, UKMTO ⁠said.

Vessels in the area have been ‌advised to transit with caution.

Ships in the Gulf have been attacked by Iran since the US and Israel launched air ‌strikes on Iran on February 28.

The Strait of Hormuz, ⁠the ⁠vital energy-trade chokepoint that connects Gulf oil producers to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, has been virtually closed since.

Separately, a Qatari tanker crossed the Strait towards Pakistan on Sunday, while Washington continued to wait for Tehran's response to its latest proposals to begin peace talks.


Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
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Saudi FM Receives Phone Call from Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Saturday from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, the Saudi Press Agency said.

The two officials discussed regional developments and ongoing efforts made by both countries to maintain security and stability.


Saudi Crown Prince Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

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 Says Looking Forward to Working with Iraq’s Zaidi on Consolidating Ties

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, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent on Saturday a cable of congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his appointment as Iraq’s prime minister-designate. 

In the cable, he said he was looking forward to working with al-Zaidi on consolidating the fraternal relations between their countries and peoples and bolstering them in all fields. 

He wished him success in serving Iraq and its people. 

Earlier, Crown Prince Mohammed sent a cable to Péter Magyar to congratulate him on his election as Prime Minister of Hungary.

He also congratulated him on the formation of a new government, its gaining the confidence of the National Assembly, and taking the constitutional oath.

The Crown Prince expressed his congratulations for success and prosperity to Magyar, and for continued progress and prosperity to the people of Hungary.