Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman speaks with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth as both countries discuss regional de-escalation efforts during continued Houthi attacks on Saudi territory. The calls also cover how to manage rising tensions in the region.
Both outlets describe the discussion as part of ongoing defence engagement between Riyadh and Washington. The Jerusalem Post frames the emphasis on “regional de-escalation” alongside the immediate context of Houthi attacks, while Middle East Eye highlights a review of strategic defence cooperation. Despite different framing, both accounts present the same core meeting: a phone call between the two defence officials focused on de-escalation and defence ties amid the attacks.
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