Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 29, 2026Country: United States

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Rubio, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister hold talks on Yemen, Hormuz Strait

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Washington to discuss regional security cooperation, including shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz and the conflict in Yemen. The talks focused on the Houthi offensive backed by Iran, attacks on Saudi Arabia, and efforts to ensure the security of navigation through key straits. Both officials emphasized ongoing diplomatic coordination on regional crises.

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