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LBCI
29-06-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran casts doubt on continuation of ceasefire with Israel
Iran's armed forces chief of staff Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi expressed doubts over Israel's commitment to the recently announced ceasefire, warning that Tehran is prepared to respond forcefully if hostilities resume. According to remarks reported by the semi-official Tasnim News Agency on Sunday, Mousavi told Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, 'Since we have serious doubts about the enemy's adherence to its commitments, including the ceasefire, we are fully prepared to deliver a strong response if aggression is repeated.' The ceasefire ended 12 days of aerial conflict between Iran and Israel. Reuters
Arab News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi defense minister and UAE president discuss bilateral relations and regional developments
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and the UAE's president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held talks on Wednesday about the latest developments in the Middle East. During their meeting at Qasr Al-Shati in Abu Dhabi, the prince passed on greetings from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the Emirati leadership, and their best wishes for ongoing progress and prosperity in the UAE. Prince Khalid and Sheikh Mohammed discussed the state of relations between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, shared their views on regional and international developments, and reviewed efforts to maintain security and stability in the region, the Emirates News Agency reported. Other senior Emirati and Saudi officials present at the meeting included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the deputy ruler of Abu Dhabi and national security advisor; and Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif, the director general of the Saudi Office of the Minister of Defense.
