The Latest Breaking News from Prince Khalid bin Salman

Saudi defence minister visits Tehran before Iran-US talks

Iran and the US are set to hold a second round of talks in Rome about Tehran’s nuclear programme.

Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025

Saudi, British Defense Ministers Sign Agreement on Riyadh’s Participation in FCAS

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with UK Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace. In a series of tweets, Prince Khalid said they reviewed “the strategic relations between our two countries. We discussed our military and defense cooperation and ways to strengthen…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Bolstering Defense, Military Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman received on Wednesday a telephone call from French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. Talks focused on bilateral relations between their countries, military and defense cooperation and ways to strengthen it, and a number of issues of common concern, tweeted Prince Khalid.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 22, 2022

Khalid bin Salman: Defense Ministry Will Continue Development in Line with Crown Prince’s Vision

Newly named Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed on Wednesday that the Defense Ministry had enjoyed the attention of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman when he acted as its minister. In his first remarks since his appointment to his post, he vowed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

Crown Prince Hails Great Progress at Ministry of Defense

Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met on Tuesday with newly named Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and a number of leaderships at the Defense Ministry in Jeddah. Crown Prince Mohammed expressed his gratitude to the dedicated efforts of the Ministry personnel, praising the great progress achieved…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 28, 2022

Yemenis Hail Announcement on Accelerating Aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemenis welcomed the announcement that aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will be accelerated to the war-torn country. The aid, worth around 3.3 billion dollars, will improve services, most notably electricity, water and transportation, and boost the economy and local currency. Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 2, 2022

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with CENTCOM Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Tampa on Monday with US Central Command chief Commander General Michael Kurilla. "We discussed our joint defense coordination, addressing regional challenges, and stressed the need to work together on preserving regional and global stability," tweeted Prince Khalid. They also…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 24, 2022

Khalid bin Salman: New Yemeni Step is a Pivotal Moment That Lays Foundations for Peace in Yemen, Region

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman hailed the transferring of power to the Presidential Leadership Council by former Yemeni President Hadi, describing the move as “historic and courageous step.” Prince Khalid said the formation of the Council was made possible by the participation of a wide range of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Meets President, Members of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the president and members of the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that its establishment would turn a new page in Yemen. The Crown Prince further stressed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on supporting the country’s security and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

Khalid bin Salman Stresses Saudi Arabia's Keenness on Yemen's Security, Stability

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman stressed on Sunday the Saudi-led Arab coalition's keenness on restoring security, peace and stability in Yemen. He held talks in Riyadh with Yemeni Prime Minister Dr. Maeen Abdulmalik and several of his ministers. Prince Khalid highlighted Riyadh's welcoming of the two-month ceasefire…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 4, 2022