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June 2023 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan US Dept. of State 30 Jun 2023
- Telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 27 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, at the Saudi side's initiative.
- Yemen's Ansarullah, Saudi Arabia swap bodies amid peace talks Press TV 22 Jun 2023 -- Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement and Saudi Arabia have swapped bodies of the fallen fighters in the latest sign of progress in talks aimed at ending the Saudi aggression.
- Saudi FM's Iran visit major step in bilateral ties, regional cooperation, say experts People's Daily 20 Jun 2023 -- The Saudi Arabian foreign minister's visit to Iran marks a major step towards normalization of ties and signals greater regional cooperation, said analysts.
- What did Iran, Saudi foreign ministers say behind closed doors? IRNA 18 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Tehran on Saturday afternoon at the head of a delegation, following an official invitation from his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian.
- Rapprochement between Iran, Saudi Arabia to have positive results for regional countries: Saudi FM ISNA 18 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, who is in Tehran at the head of a delegation in response to an official invitation by Iran's top diplomat Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, held talks with his Iranian counterpart.
- Foreign Minister Says Normal Saudi-Iranian Relationship is the Origin, Expresses Hopes It Would Reflect Positively on Region, Entire World SPA 18 Jun 2023 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, underlined that a normal Saudi-Iranian relationship is the origin and the basic rule, given the two countries' regional significance and the Islamic and neighboring bonds that combine them together.
- Saudi Arabia and the US Announce that Representatives of the SAF and RSF Agreed to a 72-hour Ceasefire across Sudan Beginning on June 18 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum time Until June 21 SPA 17 Jun 2023 -- Joint Facilitators Statement From the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America.
- Saudi Arabia to reopen embassy in Tehran soon: Bin Farhan IRNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Referring to the reopening of Iranian diplomatic posts in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that the Saudi embassy in Tehran will reopen soon as well.
- Saudi foreign minister on first Iran visit after rapprochement Press TV 17 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is in Tehran on the first visit since the two West Asian powers agreed to restore ties following a seven-year rupture.
- President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Receives Saudi Foreign Minister SPA 17 Jun 2023 -- President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi received today Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah at the Presidential Palace in Tehran.
- Saudi Foreign Minister, Iranian Counterpart Hold an Official Talks Session SPA 17 Jun 2023 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, during his official visit to the Iranian capital, Tehran.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Stresses Need For Region Free Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction During Rare Iran Visit RFE/RL 17 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, during a rare visit to bitter rival Iran, stressed the importance of "security cooperation" in the region to ensure the Persian Gulf is free of weapons of mass destruction and to maintain maritime safety in crucial trade routes.
- Iran-Saudi talks conducted in 'positive, constructive atmosphere' IRNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said discussions between Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his visiting Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan were conducted in "a very positive and constructive atmosphere".
- Iran, Saudi FMs satisfied with talks in Tehran IRNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a press conference in the Iranian capital on Saturday, expressed satisfaction with their meeting which happened earlier in the day.
- Iran, Saudi FMs meet in Tehran after thaw in relations IRNA 17 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan has met in the Iranian capital months after Tehran and Riyadh decided to rebuild their ties under a rapprochement deal brokered by China.
- Raeisi: Enemies, not least Israel, irked by Iran-Saudi rapprochement Press TV 17 Jun 2023 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says enemies, particularly Israel, are the only ones furious at the improvement of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
- Statement Issued by 156th Session of GCC Ministerial Council SPA 11 Jun 2023 -- The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 156th session on Sunday, 22nd of Dhul Qi'dah 1444H (June 11, 2023), at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman, Chairman of the current session of the Ministerial Council, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Al Busaidi, with the participation of the Minister of State of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait Shaikh Salem Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Secretary General of the GCC Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
- Saudi Arabia and the US 'Disappointed' by Resumption of Violence between SAF and RSF as Soon as the Short-term Ceasefire Expired SPA 11 Jun 2023 -- Joint Facilitators' Statement from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America on the June 10, 2023, 24-hour Ceasefire.
- Saudi Arabia and the US Announce that Representatives of the SAF and RSF Agreed to a 24-hour Countrywide Ceasefire Beginning on June 10 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum Time SPA 09 Jun 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America announce that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a 24-hour countrywide ceasefire beginning on June 10 at 6:00 a.m. Khartoum time.
- Paper: Saudi crown prince threatened to inflict 'major' economic pain on US amid oil feud Press TV 09 Jun 2023 -- A classified document has revealed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) threatened to impose significant economic costs on Washington after US President Joe Biden warned Riyadh over its decision to slash oil production last fall.
- Eagle Resolve 23 Military Drill Concludes at Air Warfare Center in Dhahran SPA 09 Jun 2023 -- The "Eagle Resolve 23" drill, which was launched at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern region and in several regions across the Kingdom, concluded on Thursday with the participation of forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the United States of America.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ministerial Opening Session US Dept. of State 08 Jun 2023
- Russia's Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss bilateral ties, cooperation within OPEC+: Kremlin Press TV 08 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have discussed cooperation within the OPEC+ and bilateral ties between the two countries.
- Foreign Minister Announces that Kingdom Joined Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh Africa Focus Group SPA 08 Jun 2023 -- Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister for Foreign Affairs and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken chaired today the Riyadh-hosted ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition against Daesh.
- Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 07 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
- Saudis snub US push on Tel Aviv ties, oil prices, Syria during Blinken's high-profile visit Press TV 08 Jun 2023 -- Saudi officials have snubbed US Secretary of State's latest push for the Kingdom's normalization of relations with the Israeli regime and his bid to win further concessions on oil prices and Riyadh's recent resumption of ties with Syria and Iran during his high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 08 Jun 2023
- Prime Minister holds telephone conversation with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia India MEA 08 Jun 2023 -- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
- Statement by the Friends of Sudan Group Germany Federal Foreign Office 07 Jun 2023 -- France, Germany, Norway, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and the European Union, as members of the Friends of Sudan, express their deep concern about the ongoing violence and the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Sudan, including reports about violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, as well as about widespread looting of humanitarian supplies.
- Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 07 Jun 2023 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met today with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the GCC countries in Riyadh.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2023
- Blinken, Saudi Leaders Discuss Terrorism, Yemen, Sudan Conflict VOA 07 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Wednesday with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi foreign minister, and foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council as part of his visit to Saudi Arabia.
- Iran's Embassy formally re-opened in Saudi capital, Riyadh ISNA 07 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Embassy was formally re-opened in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.
- Iran officially reopens Consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Press TV 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran has officially reopened its Consulate in the Saudi Arabian port city of Jeddah, four months after the countries agreed to re-launch their diplomatic relations.
- Iran reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia after 7-year closure People's Daily 07 Jun 2023 -- Iran reopened on Tuesday its embassy in Saudi Arabia after seven years of closure, nearly three months after the two countries agreed to restore bilateral ties under a Chinese-brokered deal.
- HRH Crown Prince Meets with U.S. Secretary of State SPA 07 Jun 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today with the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman US Dept. of State 06 Jun 2023
- Blinken Meets With Saudi Crown Prince VOA 06 Jun 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
- Iran's embassy in Riyadh officially reopened IRNA 06 Jun 2023 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran has reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh, according to reports by local media.
- Iran's ambassador to KSA offers new perspective on regional security Press TV 06 Jun 2023 -- Iran's new ambassador to Saudi Arabia has suggested that the countries of the region adopt a fresh perspective on the issue of regional security, one which is based on development rather than militarization.
- Iran officially reopens embassy in Saudi Arabia Press TV 06 Jun 2023 -- Iran officially reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Tuesday, months after the two countries agreed to restore their diplomatic relations under a China-brokered deal.
- HRH Crown Prince Meets With Venezuelan President SPA 06 Jun 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah today, with visiting President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and the accompanying delegation.
- Saudi Prince Discusses Partnership Prospects With Venezuelan President Sputnik 06 Jun 2023 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro discussed perspectives of bilateral cooperation with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
- CENTCOM Commander Visits Regional Partners CENTCOM 05 Jun 2023 -- Over the last two weeks, Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla, commander of U.S. Central Command, met with regional partners from the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Israel, and Jordan.
- Saudi Arabia and the US Reaffirm Commitment to Sudanese People and Call on SAF and RSF to Agree on a New Ceasefire SPA 04 Jun 2023 -- Despite the formal pause in the Jeddah talks and the expiration on June 3 of the five-day ceasefire agreement, the delegations from the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain in Jeddah, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America, as facilitators, continue to facilitate talks between the two parties daily.
- Saudi Arabia to slash oil output to 9 mln bpd from July Press TV 04 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Arabia has decided to expand voluntary cuts to its crude oil output from July in a bid to help efforts to reinforce global oil prices.
- Ministry of Energy: Saudi Arabia will implement an additional voluntary cut in its production of crude oil, amounting to one million barrels per day, starting in July for a month that can be extended SPA 04 Jun 2023 -- An official source in the Ministry of Energy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced that, in addition to what was agreed upon in the OPEC+ meeting today, June 4, 2023, for the required production level for each country for the year 2024, and what the OPEC+ countries that previously announced in April voluntary cuts until the end of 2023 and extended their voluntary cuts until the end of 2024, the Kingdom will implement an additional voluntary cut in its production of crude oil, amounting to one million barrels per day, starting in July for a month that can be extended, so that the Kingdom's production becomes 9 million barrel per day, and the Kingdom's total voluntary cut will be 1.5 million barrels per day.
- Eagle Resolve 23" Exercise Continues with Participation of Saudi Armed Forces, GCC and U.S. Forces SPA 05 Jun 2023 -- The Saudi armed forces, represented by land, air, sea, and air defence forces, are currently conducting the joint exercise "Eagle Resolve 23" in various regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exercise involves the participation of forces from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and the United States of America.
- Saudi foreign minister says will visit Iran soon amid warming Tehran-Riyadh ties Press TV 03 Jun 2023 -- Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says he will pay an official visit to Tehran in the near future as top diplomats from the two regional heavyweights are determined to mend relations between their respective countries, facilitate mutual cooperation and reopen their diplomatic missions.
- Foreign Minister Meets with Iranian Counterpart SPA 03 Jun 2023 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met Friday with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Friends of BRICS Group in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Foreign Minister Urges Developing Future Cooperation with BRICS to Achieve Prosperity SPA 03 Jun 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is keen to develop future cooperation with the BRICS group to achieve collective prosperity, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, said Friday.
- Iranian FM meets Saudi, Indian counterparts in Cape Town IRNA 02 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Saudi and Indian counterparts in separate meetings here on Friday, discussed bilateral relations.
- Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman to form joint naval force under China auspices: Report Press TV 02 Jun 2023 -- A Qatari website has reported that Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman are to form a joint naval force under China's auspices towards enhancing maritime security in the Persian Gulf.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Cape Town, June 1, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jun 2023
- Saudi Arabia and the United States Highly Concerned with Significant Violations of the Ceasefire and Jeddah Declaration by Both Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces SPA 01 Jun 2023 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States are highly concerned with significant violations of the ceasefire and Jeddah Declaration by both Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, and note the violations are harming civilians and the nation and blocking the delivery of humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services.
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