Iraq
The Iran-backed groups shaping Iraq
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, according to the Russian state news agency RIA.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Reuters/Stringer
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, according to the Russian state news agency RIA.
Lavrov's visit to Saudi Arabia is part of an official trip aimed at strengthening diplomatic relations and discussing various bilateral and regional issues.
The meeting between the two leaders underscores the importance of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Russia on a range of topics, including economic partnerships, energy markets, and regional security.
This visit comes amid a complex geopolitical landscape, where both countries are seeking to navigate global challenges and enhance their mutual interests.
The details of the discussions between Mohammed bin Salman and Lavrov have not yet been disclosed, but the visit reflects the ongoing diplomatic engagements between Riyadh and Moscow.
By Bruno Finel
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have struck Iran-backed Shi'ite armed groups in Iraq, which the allies said were responsible for drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
The United States launched on Wednesday its first airstrikes in the Middle East since suspending its bombing campaign last week, hitting Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq jointly with Saudi Arabia, while Tehran spurned an Omani plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed several drones that attempted to target oil facilities in the kingdom's Eastern Province.
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